recommended route
Trient Valley Tour
Mountain Bike
· Rhône-Alpes
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/ Cyclists on the Trient Valley TourPhoto: Luc Pignat, Vallée du Trient Tourisme -
/ Cyclists on the Trient Valley TourPhoto: Luc Pignat, Vallée du Trient Tourisme
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/ Cyclists on the Trient Valley TourPhoto: Luc Pignat, Vallée du Trient Tourisme
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/ Descent on the Trient Valley TourPhoto: Luc Pignat, Vallée du Trient Tourisme
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/ Trient Valley TourPhoto: Luc Pignat, Vallée du Trient Tourisme
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/ La Bâtiaz castlePhoto: Valais/Wallis Promotion
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/ Trient Valley TourPhoto: Valais/Wallis Promotion
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/ Alpine ZooPhoto: Valais/Wallis Promotion
As a natural link between the Rhone plain and the Chamonix Valley, in the heart of the Mont-Blanc region, the Trient Valley is a region of genuine character and unforgettable beauty.
difficult
Distance 52.4 km
7:00 h
2,156 m
2,156 m
Breathtaking panoramic views of Mont Blanc, wild and mysterious gorges, the spectacular Emosson Valley with its dams and dinosaur footprints, the Trient Glacier and the Glacier des Grands, historic villages and a welcoming population. By taking the biking routes of the Trient Valley, you will be amazed and delighted by the attractive features of this atypical area.
Difficulty
S0
difficult
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
Frontière franco-suisse, 1,656 m
Lowest point
Vernayaz, 452 m
Best time of year
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Safety information
The route is crossing France territory, so don't forget your ID.
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:
Start
Vernayaz (453 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'569'505E 1'109'097N
DD
46.132668, 7.044070
DMS
46°07'57.6"N 7°02'38.7"E
UTM
32T 348911 5110647
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Destination
Vernayaz
Turn-by-turn directions
From Vernayaz (453m), take the old Route des Diligences, the first historical route between Martigny and Chamonix, built in the middle of 19th century. Go through the villages of Salvan (934m), Les Marécottes (1,030m), La Médettaz (1,068m), Le Trétien (1,021m), Finhaut (1,224m), Giétroz (1,360m), Châtelard-Village (1,123m), Châtelard-Frontière (1,116m) and Vallorcine (1,260m). From there leave the Route des Diligences and head on to Esserts (1,549m), then Tête Noire (1,199m), Trient (1,231m) and the Col de la Forclaz (1,528m). Enjoy the breathtaking view of Martigny and Rhône plain. Continue through the small villages of La Fontaine (846m) – Plan Cerisier (600m). Then cross the vineyard to the medieval tower of La Bâtiaz (574m). Then continue in the direction of Vernayaz (453m).
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
A regional train is running every 30 minutes to Vernayaz (Simplon Line).Getting there
Motorway A9, exit 21 Martigny-Fully, follow direction Martigny and then take the road to St-Maurice until Vernayaz.Parking
Free parking available at the train station Vernayaz MC, at the village entrance on the right.Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'569'505E 1'109'097N
DD
46.132668, 7.044070
DMS
46°07'57.6"N 7°02'38.7"E
UTM
32T 348911 5110647
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Book recommendation by the author
The tourist office in Trient has a range of brochures and other informative material about mountain biking in the region.
Author’s map recommendations
SwissTopo Maps 1:25'000: 1324 Barberine / 1325 Sembrancher
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.Difficulty
S0
difficult
Distance
52.4 km
Duration
7:00 h
Ascent
2,156 m
Descent
2,156 m
Statistics
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Maps and trails
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Ascent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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