recommended route
Courtavey Bike
Mountain Bike
· Valais
· closed
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Courtavey BikePhoto: Valais/Wallis Promotion
This ride, which takes you from the resort to the surrounding pastures, is a last test before you tackle the more difficult routes.
This route passes through an inaccessible area and is therefore closed. Current information
closed
easy
Distance 12.5 km
1:50 h
479 m
479 m
1,771 m
1,371 m
It is a mix of all kinds of terrains: tarmac, dirt roads and paths. You leave Crans-Montana and cross the lower part of the ski area before you arrive at the Courtavey mountain pasture.
Author’s recommendation
From Arnouvaz it is possible to detour to the Corbyre alpine pasture where you can taste different local cheeses.
Difficulty
S0
easy
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
Signal, 1,771 m
Lowest point
Lac Moubra, 1,371 m
Best time of year
Jan
Feb
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Track types
Asphalt
4.3 km
Forested/wild trail
5.8 km
Path
1.7 km
Road
0.8 km
Safety information
Use marked bike trails and routes only, and observe all signposting. Please close gates after passing through. Please be considerate to walkers and to plants and animals. As a rule, walkers have priority. When planning, take into account participants’ fitness level and ability. All riding is at one’s own risk.Tips and hints
More information:
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Start
Lac Moubra (1,425 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'603'173E 1'128'220N
DD
46.305383, 7.479825
DMS
46°18'19.4"N 7°28'47.4"E
UTM
32T 382939 5129101
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Destination
Lac Moubra
Turn-by-turn directions
The itinerary is a loop. It starts at Lake Moubra and takes you up to the resort of Crans-Montana. After passing by Lake Grenon, you attack the uphill to the pastures, towards Signal via Arnouvaz, where you can ski in winter. After pedalling t Courtavey and crossing the mayen area, you go back down via Plumachit and Barzettes back to the departure point, and why not refresh yourself and relax at the Lake Moubra beach which lends itself to swimming. Here you’ll find two restaurants with very welcoming terraces. A large part of the route is on surfaced roads and dirt tracks. They cross the resort, forest areas and pastures.
Public transport
By bus or by funicular from Sierre to Crans-Montana.By road
A9 motorway exit at Sierre-Ouest, follow the cantonal road via Chermigon until "Centre Sportif La Moubra" in Crans-Montana.Parking
Free parking at Lake Moubra.Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'603'173E 1'128'220N
DD
46.305383, 7.479825
DMS
46°18'19.4"N 7°28'47.4"E
UTM
32T 382939 5129101
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Author’s map recommendations
SwissTopo Maps 1:25'000: 1287 Sierre
Equipment
We recommend: bike in excellent working order, helmet, gloves and bell, clothing suitable for the weather (always carry a waterproof), food and drink.Status
closed
Difficulty
S0
easy
Distance
12.5 km
Duration
1:50 h
Ascent
479 m
Descent
479 m
Highest point
1,771 m
Lowest point
1,371 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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