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Turtmanntal - Scenic & side valleys
Cycling
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Village of Gruben in TurtmanntalPhoto: Valais/Wallis Promotion
In just a few kilometres, leave the Rhone valley behind and enter wild, unspoilt countryside.
difficult
Distance 18.5 km
2:18 h
1,195 m
0 m
1,822 m
627 m
The Turtmanntal is a valley worth discovering! Using your own pedal power, you’ll leave the flatlands behind and quickly reach the villages of Unterems and Oberems. The second part of the climb will see you tackle less steep gradients on the mountain side. But be patient, the valley is not yet in sight. After 15 kilometres of climbing, you’ll ultimately be rewarded with a wild and unspoilt alpine setting.
Author’s recommendation
The cable car can take you up to the village of Oberems, thus considerably shortening this part of the climb.
Difficulty
difficult
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
Sänntum, Turtmanntal, 1,822 m
Lowest point
Turtmann, 627 m
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Track types
Asphalt
10.3 km
Dirt road
0.1 km
Road
8.1 km
Safety information
Strictly respect the Swiss traffic rules. Please note that you are running the tour at your own risk and all liability is refused. Please be considerate to plants and animals. For your own safety, wear an helmet every time you ride a bike. Emergency numbers: 144 Ambulance / 117 Police / 1414 Helicopter Rescue (Rega).Tips and hints
More information:
Start
Turtmann (626 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'620'478E 1'127'851N
DD
46.301761, 7.704432
DMS
46°18'06.3"N 7°42'16.0"E
UTM
32T 400228 5128391
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Destination
Gruben
Turn-by-turn directions
Leaving the village of Turtmann, several hairpin bends bring you to a junction where the road splits and heads off towards either the Turtmanntal valley or the plateau of Eischoll/Bürchen. Taking the road to the right, you’ll pass through the villages of Unterems and Oberems. If necessary, take the cable car and spare yourself the effort of this part of the ascent; from here the valley opens out and the gradient becomes more gentle as you peddle towards the end of the tarmac road. What’s more, this untamed countryside can be explored on foot, by mountain bike or, in winter, on ski skins.
Public transport
Take the regional trains on the Simplon line to Turtmann.By road
Coming from Sierre or Visp, take the cantonal street number 9 to Turtmann.Parking
Parking possibilities at the train station and in the centre of Turtmann. Follow the local car park routeing.Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'620'478E 1'127'851N
DD
46.301761, 7.704432
DMS
46°18'06.3"N 7°42'16.0"E
UTM
32T 400228 5128391
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Book recommendation by the author
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Author’s map recommendations
SwissTopo Maps 1:25'000: 1288 Raron / 1308 St. Niklaus
Equipment
We recommend: bike in excellent working order, helmet, gloves and bell, clothing suitable for the weather (always carry a waterproof), food and drink.Difficulty
difficult
Distance
18.5 km
Duration
2:18 h
Ascent
1,195 m
Highest point
1,822 m
Lowest point
627 m
Statistics
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Maps and trails
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Duration
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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