Col de la Forclaz from Martigny
Road Cycling Highlight (Segment)
Recommended by 51 out of 53 road cyclists
Cycling is not permitted along parts of this segment
You'll need to dismount and push your bike.
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Location: Trient, Martigny, Valais, Switzerland
Best Road Cycling Rides to Col de la Forclaz from Martigny
Tips
Rather unknown rise from Martigny, which most probably more likely to connect with the Great St. Bernard. The Forclaz can have a respectable height difference of 1032 meters in altitude and runs extremely pleasantly and evenly. The slope is consistent 8-9% without incline peaks, the road is well paved (06/2019) and wide, which makes them recommended in departure direction. At the beginning you drive up with a great view through the steep slope north of Martigny and the Valais continues to spread under one. Later you drive through mountain forest and some serpentine, but the view of the surrounding mountains is always preserved.
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•June 20, 2019
As the main traffic route between the Rottental and Chamonix, this route gets very busy during the peak summer holiday season. An alternative is the Petite Forclaz, which is extremely quiet, but has a decent gradient and is quite sunny from midday onwards.
translated by•March 25, 2025
The climb from Martigny is steady, making for a truly pleasant ride. It also offers magnificent views of the mountains.
translated by•July 13, 2025
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