Col de Crans-Montana
Sierre, Switzerland
The Col de Crans-Montana is a climb with a length of 15.2 kilometer. This is a highest category (HC) climb. It is located in Sierre, Valais, Switzerland. The average grade of this climb is 7.9% with a maximum of 9.7%. The Col de Crans-Montana ascents from 588 meter at the start, to 1.800 meter at the top, with a total of 1.212 ascending meters.
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Facts
| Distance | 15.2 km |
| Elevation gain | 1212 m |
| Average grade | 7.9 % |
| Maximum grade | 9.7 % |
| Climb category | HC |
| Minimum elevation | 588 m |
| Maximum elevation | 1800 m |
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Description
Leaving Sierre - Switzerland's sunniest town - the route climbs through the vineyards typical of the Rhône Valley. You pass through the small villages of Veyras and Venthône before gradually slipping into a more mountainous environment. The steady slope leaves little room for respite, and the few shady sections of the climb provide welcome refreshment in summer when the sun floods the mountainside. After the Aminona station, the route forks to the right and the road becomes narrower. The final straight stretch to the Crans-Montana pass at Mayen de Colombire offers a fantastic view of the Weisshorn.