Crans-Montana Bike Marathon
Mountain Bike
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/Photo: Naturpark Pfyn-Finges, Netzwerk Schweizer Pärke
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/Photo: Hameau de Colombire
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/Photo: Naturpark Pfyn-Finges
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/ The adventure park Fun ForestPhoto: Valais/Wallis Promotion
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/ Pierre Arnaud FoundationPhoto: Valais/Wallis Promotion
A test for the legs, a pleasure for the eyes. This route is ideal to discover the region of Crans-Montana. While physically and technically demanding, it is also extremely varied. Possible start from Crans-Cry d'Er car park. Possibles variants through Cave du Scex and Chermignon-d’en-Haut.
difficult
49.5 km
8:30 h
1784 m
1784 m
This 48km mountain bike circuit introduces you to the beautiful region of Crans-Montana. Physically and technically demanding, the tour offers a vast variety of surprises: forests, bisses (irrigation channels), pastures, pine woods, vineyards, villages, lakes and more than one museum on the way. The itinerary offers a very nice mix of landscapes.
Author’s recommendation
Visit the Eco-Museum at the hamlet called "Mayens de Colombire" and discover the live of our ancestors. Consider the opening hours on colombire.ch.
Difficulty
S0
difficult
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
La Tièche, 2002 m
Lowest point
Venthône, 713 m
Best time of year
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Rest Stop
Cave du ScexHameau de Colombire
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, hints and links
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Start
Lac Moubra (1425 m)
Coordinates:
Geographic
46.305383, 7.479825
UTM
32T 382939 5129101
Destination
Lac Moubra
Turn-by-turn directions
Departure is at Lake Moubra, then the route takes you towards Arnouva, along the Grenon and Chermignon lakes. The tour continues to Marolires and then to Courtavey. Next, you will arrive at Ploumachit and then at Colombire, with its alpage museum, and, further along the "bisse du Tsittorent" at the Alpage du Scex. An impressive Alpine panorama, a relaxing atmosphere and the many typical restaurants will offer you unforgettable moments. Before heading down, you still have the last effort up to reach Tièche. There you will have to cross a little bridge before heading down for about 15km through Cordona, Planige, Venthône, Tovachir until Chermignon-d'en-Bas. You will then arrive in Lens, a very nice village. Here you can visit the Fondation Pierre Arnaud art museum and the Grand-Lens historical museum. The return to Crans-Montana is via the upper reaches of Icogne, the most westerly village in Crans-Montana, or you can pass through Chermignon-d'en-Haut. From the "mayens", the uphill climb to the resort requires quite some effort before returning to the start point at Lake Moubra. You can rest at Lake Moubra on the beach or choose one of the various activities offered there.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
By bus or by funicualar from Sierre to Crans-Montana.Getting there
A9 highway exit at Sierre-Ouest, follow the national road via Chermigon until "Centre Sportif La Moubra" in Crans-Montana.Parking
Free parking at Moubra Lake.Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Book recommendation by the author
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.Difficulty
S0
difficult
Distance
49.5 km
Duration
8:30h
Ascent
1784 m
Descent
1784 m
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