Contrées Bike

The route starts at the beautiful Lake Moubra in Crans-Montana and leads through the traditional landscapes of the Noble et Louable Contrée. Founded in the 14th century, this shared alpine community brought together the municipalities of Lens, Icogne, Chermignon, Montana and Randogne. Today, the Noble et Louable Contrée is known for its remarkable landscape diversity, with sun-exposed vineyards, alpine pastures, mixed forests and authentic Valais villages.

At the start, short singletracks alternate with alpine roads. The route passes scattered mountain huts across meadows and through the quiet villages of Randogne and Mollens. Panoramic views stretch across the Rhône Valley as far as the Dents du Midi. In Venthône, the trail enters the south-facing vineyards. This wine-growing village is home to numerous medieval buildings, including the Venthône Tower and the Anchettes Castle. Viticulture has a long tradition here, shaping the slopes with dry-stone walls and the villages with vaulted cellars and narrow passages.

After the descent through the vineyards, the climb begins again from Chermignon-d’en-Bas. Via Lens, the route reaches Lake Miriouges on a steady ascent. Nestled in the forest, this small lake with its picnic area is ideal for a final break and a refreshing pause.