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Tour des Etablons
Mountain Bike
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Mountain Bike at La TzoumazPhoto: David Carlier, La Tzoumaz Tourisme
This loop offers an eight kilometers ascent to the high altitude Chez Simon restaurant, before reaching La Tzoumaz by an old forest road above Saxon.
This route passes through an inaccessible area and is therefore closed. Current information
closed
moderate
Distance 17.3 km
2:04 h
740 m
741 m
2,102 m
1,366 m
From the start of the cable car from La Tzoumaz-Savoleyres, this route quickly joins the Croix de Cœur road, then climbs eight kilometers, successively crossing mountain pastures and larch forests. Turn off shortly before the pass to access Chez Simon restaurant located at an altitude of 2,076 metres, the highest point on the route. The itinerary continues with a dirt road towards Sapinhaut, then gives way to a fairly steep descent up to La Vatse clearing. It then takes a slightly uphill forest road towards La Tzoumaz, traversing three small tunnels to Som de Pro. The last kilometre is on the main road and leads back to the starting point.
Author’s recommendation
Stop by Chez Simon restaurant to taste his excellent apple pie.
Author
Nicolas Mari
Update: December 07, 2021
Difficulty
S0
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
Les Etablons de Riddes, 2,102 m
Lowest point
La Vatse, 1,366 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Asphalt
1.3 km
Dirt road
3.9 km
Forested/wild trail
8.7 km
Road
3.4 km
Safety information
Use marked bike trails and routes only, making sure you observe all signposting. Kindly close gates after passing through. Please be considerate to walkers, as well as 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 about the destination:
Start
La Tzoumaz, cable car departure station (1,515 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'584'073E 1'110'515N
DD
46.145931, 7.232523
DMS
46°08'45.4"N 7°13'57.1"E
UTM
32T 363501 5111780
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Destination
La Tzoumaz, cable car departure station
Turn-by-turn directions
From La Tzoumaz, this itinerary leads quickly out of the resort and joins the Croix de Cœur road where your ascent begins. The climb through the forests is made up of several bends and is the highlight of the Tour des Stations. Please note that the surface allows you to do this ascent both on a mountain bike and with a road bike. Shortly before arriving at the pass, the route turns right to reach the restaurant Chez Simon, where you can take a break to refresh yourself. The route then goes down by an old, rather steep mountain pasture road to La Vatse, then reaches La Tzoumaz via a slightly uphill forest road. Join the main road for the last kilometre that will take you back to your starting point.
Public transport
Head for the TRI Riddes-Isérables cable car station from the Swiss National Railways main station in Riddes. Take the cable car to Isérables, then the post bus to La Tzoumaz. Exit at the Tzoumaz-Télécabine stop.By road
Exit the A9 motorway at Riddes and take the Route des Mayens to La Tzoumaz.Parking
Place de l'Eterpey has a large car park with unlimited duration free of charge as you enter La Tzoumaz.Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'584'073E 1'110'515N
DD
46.145931, 7.232523
DMS
46°08'45.4"N 7°13'57.1"E
UTM
32T 363501 5111780
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Book recommendation by the author
The tourist office in La Tzoumaz has a range of brochures and other informative material about mountain biking in the region.
Author’s map recommendations
SwissTopoMaps 1:25'000: 1325 Sembrancher / 1326 Rosablanche / 1305 Dents de Morcles
Equipment
We recommend: a bike in excellent working order, a helmet, gloves and a bell, clothing suitable for the weather (always carry a waterproof), food and drink.Status
closed
Difficulty
S0
moderate
Distance
17.3 km
Duration
2:04 h
Ascent
740 m
Descent
741 m
Highest point
2,102 m
Lowest point
1,366 m
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