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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 Leave from Haute-Nendaz to fi rst reach Siviez before joining the Cleuson 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 dam. Built between 1946 and 1951, Cleuson can hold 20 million cubic metres 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 of water. It is a reinforced foot-hills dam standing 87 m high and 420 m wide 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 at its widest point. But its reputation stems above all from its bluey-green 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 toned waters. 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. 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 diffi cult, S1 1,667 m 1,462 m medium, S0 1,693 m 625 m diffi cult, S3 2,377 m 2,377 m medium, S2 297 m 297 m medium, S0 972 m 972 m diffi cult, S3 1,081 m 1,081 m diculté dénivelé + dénivelé - diculté dénivelé + dénivelé - diculté dénivelé + dénivelé - diculté dénivelé + dénivelé - diculté dénivelé + dénivelé - diculté dénivelé + dénivelé - 38.3 km 31.9 km 52.4 km 10.3 km 26.1 km 30.9 km distance distance distance distance distance distance 5:29 h Start Destination 7:32 h Start Destination 7 h Start Destination 1 h Start Destination 3:25 h Start Destination 5 h Start Destination durée Vallorcine (1,262 m) Champex-Lac (1,467 m) durée Champex-Lac (1,467 m) Grand Col Ferret (2,535 m) durée Vernayaz (453 m) Vernayaz (453 m) durée Champex-Lac (1,467 m) Champex-Lac (1,467 m) durée Vollèges (844 m) Vollèges (844 m) durée Haute-Nendaz (1,339 m) Haute-Nendaz (1,339 m) MountainbikeinValais Tracouetroundtrip ChamossaireTour AlpageTour Vald’Anniviers CourtaveyBike CransMontana Vald'AnniviersBikePlanetTourBikePlanetTour CourtaveyBike CransMontanaBikeMarathonBikeMarathon Valais is a land of adventure par excellence, a vast playground for altitude junkies. This is where well-marked mountain-bike trails lead past rushing mountain streams and Alpine lakes or wind their way over mountainsides and through m m m m m m dense forests. Thanks to public transport and aerial cableways, bikers are faced with no end of possibilities when planning their tour at any level. visitvalaisch/mountainbike km km km km km km Technique Stamina Experience Landscape Technique Stamina Experience Landscape Technique Stamina Experience Landscape Technique Stamina Experience Landscape Technique Stamina Experience Landscape Technique Stamina Experience Landscape •••••• •••••• •••••• •••••• •••••• •••••• •••••• •••••• •••••• •••••• •••••• •••••• •••••• •••••• •••••• •••••• •••••• •••••• •••••• •••••• •••••• •••••• •••••• •••••• 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 Your trip will fi rst take you through hamlets, forests, alpine meadows, before Starting in Anzère, the Chamossaire Tour passes through the Gô pastures This route leads you across the alpine pastures above the resort of Anzère, This 25 km mountain bike route gives you the chance to visit the legend- It is a mix of all kinds of terrains: tarmac, dirt roads and paths. You leave Crans- This 48 km mountain bike circuit introduces you to the beautiful region of leading you to the heart of Balavaux, with its 250 larches – each several cen- before leading into the valley of the Combe d’Arbaz, study site in winter for off ering exceptional panoramic views of the most beautiful peaks in Valais. 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 Crans-Montana. Physically and technically demanding, the tour off ers a vast turies old – and the wild terrain of the Maretse. Next, refresh yourself at the Switzerland’s national Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research (SLF). The worth the trip in itself. Courtavey mountain pasture. variety of surprises: forests, bisses (irrigation channels), pastures, pine woods, Lake Tracouet before reaching the gondola, from which you can enjoy a breath- descent continues along an unsurfaced road towards Arbaz. The climb back vineyards, villages, lakes and several museums on the way. The itinerary off ers taking panoramic view of the Rhône valley and the Alps. You can also take the up to Anzère leads through the district of Chamossaire, which bears the name a very nice mix of landscapes. opportunity to relax at the Tracouet restaurant, before heading off on your of a famous local summit. descent, towards Haute-Nendaz. 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 diffi cult, S4 884 m 884 m medium, S1 319 m 319 m medium, S1 298 m 810 m diffi cult, S2 815 m 815 m easy, S0 479 m 479 m diffi cult, S3 1,784 m 1,784 m diculté dénivelé + dénivelé - diculté dénivelé + dénivelé - diculté dénivelé + dénivelé - diculté dénivelé + dénivelé - diculté dénivelé + dénivelé - diculté dénivelé + dénivelé - 24.4 km 13.4 km 16.1 km 24.7 km 12.4 km 49.5 km distance distance distance distance distance distance 4 h Start Destination 2:03 h Start Destination 2:41 h Start Destination 4 h Start Destination 1:50 h Start Destination 8:30 h Start Destination durée Haute-Nendaz (1,339 m) Haute-Nendaz (1,339 m) durée Anzère (1,549 m) Anzère (1,549 m) durée Anzère (2,061 m) Anzère (1,549 m) durée St-Luc (1,629 m) St-Luc (1,629 m) durée Lake Moubra (1,425 m) Lake Moubra (1,425 m) durée Lake Moubra (1,425 m) Lake Moubra (1,425 m) Key Bikeparks BikeparkChampéryMorgins One-day routes. In Valais, 25 downhill mountain bike tracks in 6 bikeparks await devotees of Opening period: from June to October this thrilling discipline, which is becoming ever more popular. Are you new Trails: 1 blue, 7 red and 2 black Several-day tours. to downhill riding or an expert? Prefer blue, red or black tracks? Into techni- cal passages or fl owing descents? Natural or artifi cial jumps? Rocks or roots? Bikeparks. Whatever your level and your tastes, you’ll fi nd downhill tracks to suit in the BikeparkVerbier 6 bikeparks of Valais.