Cycling in Monthey
1 cycling route from Monthey, Switzerland, 15 km, 15 km mapped in all, with up to 959 m of climbing in a day. Mountainous riding (64 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes. 1 named climb; the high point is 1,381 m on Pas de Morgins from Monthey. Best months to ride: May to Oct.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 15 km
- Biggest day
- 959 m
- Terrain
- Mountainous
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Named climbs
- 1
- Best months
- May to Oct
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- High point
- 1,381 m on Pas de Morgins from Monthey.
- Climbs
- 1 named climb · 1 ascent of 500 m or more.
Cycling guide to Monthey
Monthey serves as a starting point for challenging rides, notably the 14.5 km route to Pas de Morgins in Switzerland. This route features a significant climb starting after 0.6 km, leading nearly 1,000 m upwards to 1,381 m elevation. The climb averages 6.9%, with steep sections reaching 17% gradient over 13.9 km. Cyclists can expect mostly paved surfaces, with about 90% tarmac and some unpaved or gravel sections making up around 5%. The route includes 9.2 km on main roads without cycle lanes and no cycle paths. Service points are spaced such that the longest stretch without any services is 6.1 km. There is a railway station located 9 km along the route, supporting access and exit options for riders interested in this challenging climb.
More on terrain
Terrain
The terrain is mountainous with a continuous climb rising 957 m over 13.9 km. The route's average gradient is 6.9%, with maximum pitches up to 17%. The highest point reached is 1,381 m elevation.