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Located at the heart of the The starting point for the ride is the idyllic village of Champex-Lac, located Breathtaking panoramic views of Mont Blanc, mysterious wild gorges, the The route starts in the centre of Champex-Lac village (1,467 m) and is followed This magnifi cent mountain bike ride takes you up to the panoramic ridge high This loop off ers an 8 km ascent to the high altitude Chez Simon restaurant, Espace Mont-Blanc, the Trient valley links the Rhône valley and Chamonix val- at an altitude of 1,467 m. The itinerary takes you all the way to the Italian bor- spectacular Emosson Valley with its dams and dinosaur footprints, the Trient by a slight climb on the Adray side, where you will have the benefi t of a great above Vollèges and its three passes: Col du Lein, Col du Tronc and Col des before reaching La Tzoumaz by an old forest road above Saxon. ley, and promises a magical adventure. You’ll enjoy superb views of Mont Blanc, der, at 2,537 m, via the villages of Issert, Praz-de-Fort and La Fouly. For a well- Glacier and the Glacier Des Grands, historic villages as well as a welcoming view of the lake. Head along the river on a path that goes down to Champex- Planches. The route goes through alpine pastures and larch forests, revealing as well as a chance to visit fascinating att ractions along the way – from natural deserved break, stop for refreshments at the alpine farmstead of La Peule. population. By taking the biking routes of the Trient Valley, you will be amazed d’en-Bas. From there, cross the bridge and go back up towards Champex-Lac, glorious views of diff erent valleys. Along the way you can taste local products gorges and the Trient glaciers to Emosson, with its dams, geological site and From here, continue your climb as far as the Grand Col Ferret on the Italian- and delighted by the att ractive features of this atypical area. before gett ing back to the lake. at small farm restaurants, visit disused mines, see traditional wooden barns fossilised dinosaur footprints. This magnifi cent route beginning in Vallorcine Swiss border. Once at the top, you can either continue to Courmayeur in Italy and chalets plus, if you’re lucky, spot marmots. (France) and ending in Champex-Lac (Switzerland) off ers pure biking pleasure. or return by the same route. 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Steep good grip or on compact steps; tight corners. sections, narrow hairpin gravel. No steps, rocks Certain passages may turns and high steps. or passages with many have gradients of up to Advanced technique km km km km km km roots. Gentle gradients, 70%. Basic technique required, such as the wide curves. No special required, including ability to shift the front technique required. controlled braking and or back wheel only, along Technique Stamina Experience Landscape Technique Stamina Experience Landscape Technique Stamina Experience Landscape Technique Stamina Experience Landscape Technique Stamina Experience Landscape Technique Stamina Experience Landscape body displacement to with perfect braking S overcome obstacles. skills and balance. Only •••••• •••••• •••••• •••••• •••••• •••••• •••••• •••••• •••••• •••••• •••••• •••••• •••••• •••••• •••••• •••••• •••••• •••••• •••••• •••••• •••••• •••••• •••••• •••••• Smaller obstacles such for extreme riders! S Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec as fl at roots, stones or Carrying or pushing the small gullies; the surface Trail blocked by large bike diffi cult. Set off from Haute-Nendaz reinforced butt ress dam to fi rst pass through Siviez From the village of Daillon, begin your ride with a gentle climb before a descent Your trip begins at the gondola station in Anzère with the easiest stage: a gon- This 25 km mountain bike route gives you the chance to visit the legend- A mix of all kinds of terrain: tarmac, dirt roads and paths. You leave Crans- There are several possibilities for stops en route, at the Cave du Scex or the may not always be fi rm. rocks, roots and high S before reaching the Cleuson dam. Built between 1946 and 1951, Cleuson can along a magnifi cent singletrack trail specially created for mountain bikers with dola ride up to the middle station. At Les Rousses, you reach the road up to the ary Hôtel Weisshorn and to follow the Planets Trail. The view from on high is Montana and cross the lower part of the ski area before you arrive at the Plumachit restaurant. The itinerary takes you mostly along dirt tracks and Gradients of up to 40%. steps. Slippery surfaces hold 20 million cubic metres of water. It is a reinforced foot-hills dam standing banked corners off ering a fl owing and exhilarating ride. Midway along the tour, Tseuzier dam, which you follow downhill. When you arrive above Pracombère, worth the trip in itself. Courtavey mountain pasture. includes a few interesting technical sections. The views of the most beautiful No hairpin turns. Basic with loose scree; Heavily blocked terrain 87 m high and 420 m wide at its widest point, best known for the bluish-green you will fi nd a barbecue site, ideal for a picnic. a farming hamlet of old wooden buildings, you take the unpaved road to the 4,000m mountains in the Valais Alps and the natural surroundings will make MTB technique required, sequences of tight with counter climbs, such as controlled hairpin turns. Gradients scree slopes and erosion. hue of its reservoir. right which climbs up to the Bisse de Sion. You then follow the course of this you forget the physical eff ort which this trail demands. braking and ability to of more than 70% in Multiple large obstacles historical irrigation channel until you reach the hamlet of Les Grillesses, before shift centre of gravity. places. Very good MTB such as fallen trees and riding along the Route des Luys back to the starting point. technique required, high steps, oft en without including precise braking a break. Very litt le and excellent balance. acceleration or braking D i ffi c u l t y Ascent Descent D i ffi c u l t y Ascent Descent D i ffi c u l t y Ascent Descent D i ffi c u l t y Ascent Descent D i ffi c u l t y Ascent Descent D i ffi c u l t y Ascent Descent time, if any. Only for extreme riders! Carrying medium, S0 1,081 m 1,081 m medium, S2 793 m 793 m medium, S1 298 m 810 m medium, S1 815 m 815 m easy, S0 479 m 479 m medium, S0 1,140 m 1,140 m or pushing the bike almost impossible. 31 km 21.5 km 13.4 km 24.7 km 12.5 km 18.4 km 5 h Start Finish 3:18 h Start Finish 2:40 h Start Finish 4 h Start Finish 1:50 h Start Finish 3:40 h Start Finish Haute-Nendaz (1,339 m) Haute-Nendaz (1,339 m) Daillon (901 m) Daillon (901 m) Anzère (2,061 m) Anzère (1,554 m) St-Luc (1,629 m) St-Luc (1,629 m) Lac de la Moubra (1,425 m) Lac de la Moubra (1,425 m) Aminona (1,513 m) Aminona (1,513 m) Key Informationforyourstay Mountain bike tours Motorway Bikehotels Biketransport Valais Bike Suitable accommodation is the key to a perfect mountain bike holiday: hotels Nothing could be easier than travelling by public transport in Valais.
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