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Col de la Forclaz from Martigny

12 km road cycling route1,053 m climbing51 minGPX

Martigny, Switzerland · Road

A mountainous 12 km road cycling route from Martigny through Plan-Cerisier, Martigny-Croix and Le Perrey, with 1,053 m of climbing over the Plan-Cerisier climb.

Routed from the map This classic road was traced on OpenStreetMap and measured against the terrain model; no member has recorded it yet. Ridden it? Add your recording and photos.

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At a glance

Best for
Short, climbing-heavy rides
Distance
11.9 km
Point to point
Elevation gain
1,053 m
88 m per km
Riding time
51 min
moving time, estimated
Difficulty
Moderate
Bike
Road bike
Surface
Paved
Best months
May to Oct
Martigny climate, 10 years
Navigation
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Start → finish
Martigny

Map and elevation profile

Elevation profile

Total ascent
1,053 m
Distance
12 km
05001,0001,5002,000m0 km2.557.51012 km1,529 m · highest, at 11.9 kmStartFinish

Route description

  1. Martigny
  2. Plan-Cerisier climbkm 2
  3. Plan-Cerisierkm 3
  4. Martigny-Croixkm 3
  5. Le Perreykm 3
  6. Les Rappeskm 3
  7. Pied du Châteaukm 4
  8. Le Cergneuxkm 6
  9. Chantonkm 7

The route starts in Martigny at 475 m and climbs steadily for 11.9 km to reach 1529 m at Col de la Forclaz. The main climbing section begins at 1.6 km and extends for 10.2 km, with an average gradient of 10.1% and a maximum of 22.2%. The climb is mostly on paved surfaces (93%), with minor gravel and unmapped sections (3% each).

Road types along the route include 6 km of minor roads, 3.2 km on main roads (all without cycle lanes and with speed limits of 80 km/h or more), 1.7 km of quiet streets, and 0.7 km of path. The longest named road is route 203, ridden for 3.7 km. The route passes several places such as Plan-Cerisier at 2.7 km, Martigny-Croix also at 2.7 km, Le Brocard and Pied du Château at 3.9 km, La Fontaine at 4.8 km, and Le Cergneux at 5.8 km.

There are facilities to refuel at the start, including cafés and a supermarket. A café named Le Tambourin is 0.1 km off route near the start, and a restaurant, Le Drapeau Suisse, is near 9.5 km. There is a long stretch of 6.4 km without cafés, shops, or drinking water between 2.6 km and 9 km. Bailout is possible at Martigny-Croix 2.2 km from the start.

Why ride this route?

  • Climbs the Plan-Cerisier climb (10.2 km at 10.1 %).
  • Tops out at 1,529 m, 11.9 km in.

Highlights

  • Col de la Forclaz summit at 1529 m
  • Steep climb up to 22.2% gradient
  • Le Brocard and Pied du Château at 3.9 km
  • Route 203 main road section

Along the route

Measured from the route line, the Copernicus elevation model and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Plan-Cerisier 2.7 km
  2. Martigny-Croix 2.7 km
  3. La Crette 2.8 km
  4. Le Perrey 3 km
  5. Les Pâles-Plan Cerisier 3 km
  6. Les Rappes 3.3 km
  7. Le Brocard 3.9 km
  8. Pied du Château 3.9 km
  9. La Fontaine 4.8 km
  10. Le Cergneux 5.8 km
  11. Le Fays 6.8 km
  12. Chanton 7 km
  13. La Caffe 9.8 km

On the road

  • Kwong-Ming (Restaurant) 0 km
  • Yakito (Restaurant) 0 km
  • Water 0 km
  • Café du Pont (Café) 0 km
  • À ma sauce (Restaurant) 0 km
  • Jonas (Restaurant) 0.1 km
  • Migros Restaurant (Restaurant) 0.1 km
  • Au Grotto (Restaurant) 0.1 km
  • Siam-Thai (Restaurant) 0.1 km
  • Taverne de la Tour (Café) 0.1 km
  • Le Tambourin (Café) 0.1 km
  • L'Altro Mondo (Café) 0.1 km

Climbs

Climbs in ride order: where each starts, what this ride climbs, and the full named ascent
ClimbStarts atOn this rideFull ascentTop on this ride
Plan-Cerisier climb1.6 km10.2 km · 1038 m · 10.1 % · max 22.2 %10.2 km · 1038 m · 10.1 %1529 m

High point 1529 m at 11.9 km; low point 475 m.

On this ride: the part this route climbs, cut from its own elevation profile. Full ascent: the whole named climb, measured the same way on every ride that uses it (its climb page).

Plan-Cerisier climb · full ascent, starts at 1.6 km

10.2 km at 10.1% · 1038 m
6008001,0001,2001,400m11%10.0%17%8.4%7.7%7.9%12%9.8%0 km12345678910.2 km1,526 msteepest 17.5%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

Know before you go

  • 6.4 km longest stretch without café, shop, or water (km 2.6 to 9)
  • 3.2 km on main roads without cycle lanes
  • 3.2 km on roads with speed limits 80 km/h or more
  • Maximum gradient 22.2% steepness

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

1 photograph from the road

Photo: Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

About this route

Route line
Routed on OpenStreetMap roads with bicycle routing, then measured like a recorded ride.
Elevation
Recalculated from the Copernicus GLO-90 terrain model every 50 m, not the device’s barometer.
Best months
Ten years of ERA5 weather for Martigny (Open-Meteo).
GPX
Generated from the route line: track points only, no timestamps or personal data.
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