Verbier from Le Châble

Route overview

Riders looking for a short but steep mountain climb with sustained gradients up to 11% over 8 km.

A steep 8.2 km climb from Le Châble to Verbier in Switzerland with 642 m elevation gain.

Starting at Le Châble (827 m), the route climbs continuously for 8 km to reach Verbier at 1470 m. The average gradient is 8%, with sections reaching a maximum of 11.2%. Nearly the entire route involves climbing, with 7.8 km over 5% gradient including 4 km above 8% and 0.7 km above 10%. The route is almost completely paved (99%) and mostly on main roads (78%), including 6.4 km on road 205 without cycle lanes, and 3.6 km on roads with speed limits over 80 km/h. The climb passes through small settlements such as Villette, Cotterg, and Médières. Services are sparse between km 1.4 and 7.1 with no café, shop or water for 5.7 km, so refuelling should be done at the start or finish. At Le Châble, there are several facilities including cafés, bakeries, supermarkets, and a bike shop. At the top in Verbier, there are bakeries, multiple restaurants, supermarkets, a pharmacy, and toilets. A bail-out option is available near Le Châble station early in the climb.

Highlights

• Verbier at 1470 m
• 8 km climb with 642 m gain
• Passes through Médières and Le Bry
• Long steep sections over 8% gradient

Practical information

Surface

Paved

Route shape

Point to point

Riding time

35 min

Know before you go

• 6.4 km on main roads without cycle lanes
• 3.6 km on roads with 80 km/h+ speed limits
• No café, shop or water for 5.7 km from km 1.4 to 7.1

Routes are for inspiration. Roads, surfaces and conditions change — check locally and ride within your limits.