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Col de la Forclaz from Martigny

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Col de la Forclaz from Martigny

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Col de la Forclaz from Martigny

Recommended by 51 road cyclists out of 53

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    Best Road Cycling Rides to Col de la Forclaz from Martigny

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    1. Lac d'Émosson par le Col de Forlclaz — boucle depuis Martigny

    65.8km

    05:03

    2,520m

    2,520m

    Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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    Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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    June 20, 2019

    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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      March 25, 2025

      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.

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        July 13, 2025

        The climb from Martigny is steady, making for a truly pleasant ride. It also offers magnificent views of the mountains.

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          Distance 13.1 km

          Uphill 1,200 m

          Downhill 180 m

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          Location: Trient, Martigny, Valais, Switzerland

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