Valais Alpine Bike - Complete route

Tip

367.25 km long

Difficulty: difficult

Condition: very difficult

Great panorama

Mountain bike tour

Mountainbiker auf der Abfahrt von Varen, Flottuwald — © Pascal Gertschen, Valais/Wallis Promotion

Mountainbiker auf dem Singletrail des Torrenttrails — © Pascal Gertschen, Valais/Wallis Promotion - Pascal Gertschen

Mountainbiker vor der Kapelle Maria zum Schnee, Faldumalp, Lötschental — © Pascal Gertschen, Valais/Wallis Promotion

25:25 h
367.25 km
15,395 m
16,361 m
522 m
2,856 m
2,334 m
Start: Montana station
Destination: Grimentz

Embark on an alpine crossing on the regional VTT route of the Valais Alpine Bike, which features the most beautiful singletrails of Valais.

From Crans-Montana to Sierre (Siders) via the Leukerbad (Loèche-les-Bains) region, Moosalp, Grächen, then the Lötschental and Anniviers valleys, ride the most beautiful trails by mountain bike. The route emphasizes the best alpine singletrails overlooking the Rhône valley and its side valleys. To spare you some difficult climbs, you can use several lifts and public transport for maximum enjoyment. Experience intense moments during this multi-day mountain bike getaway, with highlights including discovering the Tièche valley, the panoramic crossing from Rinderhütte to Jeizinen, passing the Gibidum pass and its eponymous lake, and the splendid trails of the Lötschental and Anniviers valleys, surrounded by alpine peaks.

Valais/Wallis Promotion

Pavements

Unknown

Street

Asphalt

Trail

Path

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

Directions

Starting from Crans-Montana, set off to discover the Tièche valley, before descending through a pine forest to reach the village of Varen. A bus takes you to Leukerbad, from where you leave the next day for the Rinderhütte station. Take the Torrenttrail Bike, then reach the plain through the villages of Erschmatt and Niedergampel. Cross the Rhône valley and take the cable car from Raron to Unterbäch. The following day, take the Brandalp chairlift, then pedal to the Moosalp pass following part of the Moosalp Plateau Bike. Dive into the Mattertal to join St. Niklaus by the Matterhorn Valley Trail, where the postal bus awaits you for Grächen. On the next day, enjoy a great descent via the Mattsand Enduro route. Reach Stalden and take the cable car that leads you to the heights of Gspon. Follow the Gspon Panorama Bike, which will take you to the Gibidum pass before plunging into the Nantzal valley down to Brig. The next day, by panoramic train then bus, you reach the Lötschental. From there, you cycle to the upper station of Lauchernalp. Enjoy the view of the Bietschhorn before starting a crossing and a descent leading you to Wiler. On the second day in the Lötschental, from the summit of the Lauchernalp cable car, follow the Bietschhorn Bike to Faldumalp, then cross various villages to finally arrive at Sierre. Return to St-Luc by bus and finish your mountain bike route by exploring the Anniviers valley. After a funicular ascent to Tignousa, follow the Planet Path, cross the Lâche forest, descend towards Mottec and reach Zinal. From the summit of the Sorebois cable car, descend to Lake Moiry before reaching the village of Grimentz. Starting from the Bendolla cable car, the last stage will take you across pastures and forests to Vercorin, where a fun flow trail awaits you down to the village. Your adventure ends with a final descent to the Rhône plain and crossing the town of Sierre to the station.

The stages of the Valais Alpine Bike:

See the route on SuisseMobile: Valais Alpine Bike no.41

Watch the tour in video

Tour information

Cultural Interesting
Stop at an Inn
Summit

Equipment

Our recommendations: technically impeccable mountain bike, helmet, gloves and bell, clothing suitable for the weather, rain protection, drink and snacks.

Preparing your mountain bike outing

Directions & Parking facilities

From Basel and Zurich: motorway A1 to Bern; A6 to Spiez; direction Kandersteg; car transport Kandersteg-Goppenstein; direction Sion/Sierre; Sierre-Crans-Montana.

From Geneva: motorway A1 to Lausanne; direction Sion/Sierre; Sierre-Crans-Montana.

From Milan: motorway A8/A26 towards Simplon; car transport Iselle-Brig; direction Sion/Sierre; Sierre-Crans-Montana.

P+Rail Sierre: Place de la Gare 6, 3960 Sierre

Sierre train station parking: Route de la Mondérêche 5, 3960 Sierre.

If you are doing the Valais Alpine Bike from Crans-Montana to Grimentz (7 stages), we recommend parking your vehicle in Sierre and reaching the village of Montana by funicular (SMC Sierre-Montana).

Take the train to Sierre (CFF), then the SMC funicular (Sierre-Crans-Montana) which takes you directly to Crans-Montana (Montana station). Remember to book a place for your mountain bike via the CFF mobile app or on cff.ch.

Additional information

Book one of the Valais Alpine Bike stay offers! Choose the option of three, four or seven nights and enjoy magnificent riding days. You will stay in bike hotels and benefit from a daily luggage transport service; all you have to do is enjoy! See offers www.valais.ch/shop-valais-alpine-bike.

See the route on SuisseMobile: Valais Alpine Bike no.41

Literature

Consult the Valais/Wallis mountain bike map to discover the best routes in the region.

Tourist offices located along the Valais Bike route provide brochures for mountain biking in the region.

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Safety guidelines

Follow the Valais Alpine Bike no.41 route in Switzerland by mountain bike. See the route on SuisseMobile: Valais Alpine Bike no.41. Follow only the marked trails and roads as well as the appropriate signs.

The mountains are a place of pleasure that is shared and respected. The mountains offer a space to meet and share unforgettable moments, by bike or on foot. For all lovers of the outdoors to enjoy it, it is essential to share this space with respect for nature and agriculture. Respectful behavior allows everyone to practice their hobby under the best conditions. Inform yourself about the recommendations and rules put in place.

Rules of good conduct

Carefully assess your physical condition and abilities. Use of the different routes is always at your own risk.

Map

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