Mountain bike tours

161 Vercorin Bike

Vercorin

-3/2°

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Enjoy a 14-kilometer loop route that will take you through larch and fir forests to the alpine pastures of Tracui and Sigeroulaz.

Difficulty

Easy

Length

14.06 km

Duration

2:25 h

Description

This mountain bike loop starting from Vercorin is an invitation to discover the natural richness and spectacular panoramas of the region. Crossing forests, alpine pastures, and clearings, this route offers a varied experience with gentle climbs, playful descents, and relaxing moments. Whether you are a mountain biking enthusiast seeking thrills or a family looking for a more peaceful ride, this route will meet all expectations. At arrival, the Lavioz area offers a friendly moment with plenty to delight young and old alike.

Our favorites

Our favorite itineraries are part of a selection of the best routes in the region and are proposed by Valais/Wallis Promotion to best meet the expectations of our guests.

Turn-by-turn directions

From the heart of the village of Vercorin, start this loop route with a climb through the flowering chalets of Les Liches up to the Vercorin bisse. From there, enter the dense Ban forest by passing through the Evouettes valley thanks to a beautiful forest track above the Navizence Gorge.

At Les Giettes, the road winds through clearings up to the alpine pasture of Tracui, which offers an unobstructed view of the Anniviers valley and its many 4000-meter peaks.

The final climb joins the lower part of the Crêt du Midi Flowtrail where you link jumps and banked turns up to the intermediate station of the gondola at Sigeroulaz.

As its name indicates, the Family Trail is dedicated to the whole family and allows you to improve your technical skills throughout the descent.

Whether you are an experienced mountain biker looking for thrills or seeking an enjoyable outing with your family, this route will charm you with its many attractions.

Start

Vercorin (1320m)

Destination

Lavioz Area (1320m)

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Author's recommendation

At the end of the Family Trail, the Lavioz invites you to relax with the snack bar, the playground with its giant slide, and a pumptrack.

Technical information

Altitude

1996m

1321m

Ascent

+675m

Descent

-675m

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Best time of the year

Public transport

From Chalais, take the Chalais-Vercorin cable car. From there, you can join the route.

Approach

Two routes allow you to reach the destination of Vercorin:

From Sierre: take the Sierre-West highway exit, then continue towards Chalais.
From Sion: take the Sion-East highway exit and head towards Bramois and Grône, then follow Vercorin.