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Villages Bike
Mountain Bike
· Valais
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Village of LensPhoto: Sedrik Nemeth, Crans-Montana Tourisme & Congrès
With this ride you will discover the villages nestled on the hillsides near Crans-Montana and their attractions, including the Château de Venthône, Lens church, the Christ-Roi statue, etc. Possible variant through Chermignon-d'en-Haut.
moderate
Distance 23.4 km
3:30 h
910 m
910 m
1,462 m
777 m
This 23km mountain bike circuit introduces you to the villages located on the Crans-Montana hillsides and their various features. The highlights include the programme: the Château de Venthône, Lens church and the Christ-Roi statue. The itinerary proposes a gentle approach to the villages and their surroundings, at your own pace.
Difficulty
S0
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
Montana, 1,462 m
Lowest point
Loc, 777 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Asphalt
7.4 km
Forested/wild trail
13.7 km
Path
1.8 km
Road
0.4 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 (1,426 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'603'193E 1'128'149N
DD
46.304741, 7.480088
DMS
46°18'17.1"N 7°28'48.3"E
UTM
32T 382958 5129029
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Destination
Lac Moubra
Turn-by-turn directions
Departure is from Lake Moubra. The route then takes you towards the villages of Randogne and Mollens to arrive above Venthône. At Darnona, if you want to break up the journey, you can head back up to the resort by taking your bike in the funicular. Next, head back west, towards Chermignon-d’en-Bas, then Lens with an uphill climb on the Chemin des Bouillettes to the foot of the Christ-Roi hill, which you leave to reach Louché Lake. The return to Crans-Montana is via the upper reaches of Icogne, the most westerly village in Crans-Montana. From the ‘mayens’, the uphill climb to the resort requires quite some effort. You can rest at Lake Miriouges in the heart of the forest, before returning to Moubra. This route combines all the ingredients of a real bike ride: technical downhills, different types of paths…all in very diverse surroundings. This excursion can either be done in one go (23km) or in sections.
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
2'603'193E 1'128'149N
DD
46.304741, 7.480088
DMS
46°18'17.1"N 7°28'48.3"E
UTM
32T 382958 5129029
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Author’s map recommendations
SwissTopo Maps 1:50'000: 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
moderate
Distance
23.4 km
Duration
3:30 h
Ascent
910 m
Descent
910 m
Highest point
1,462 m
Lowest point
777 m
Statistics
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3D
Maps and trails
- 2 Waypoints
- 2 Waypoints
Distance
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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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