Mountain bike tours

Crans-Montana Bike Marathon

Crans-Montana

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A test for the legs and a joy for the eyes. On this route, you will discover the Crans-Montana region. The physically and technically demanding route is very varied. Starting the route from the Crans-Cry d’Er parking lot is possible. Variants via Cave du Sex and Chermignon-d’en-Haut are possible.

Difficulty

Difficult

Length

49.49 km

Duration

8:30 h

Description

On this 48 km mountain bike route, you will discover the beautiful region of Crans-Montana. Physically and technically demanding, the route is very varied and offers numerous highlights: forest, Suonen (irrigation channels), Alps, vineyards, villages, lakes, and even some museums along the route.

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

The start is at Lac Moubra and ascends towards Arnouva along the lakes Grenon and Chermignon. The route continues towards Marolires, then Courtavey. As you proceed, you will reach Ploumachit and then ride below the hamlet of Colombire with its ecomuseum. You then ride above the Tsittoret Suone to reach the Alpe Scex. A wonderful view of the Valais Alps, a relaxed atmosphere, and typical restaurants offer you unforgettable moments. Before the descent, one last effort is required to reach the Tièche water station. There you cross a small bridge before embarking on the well-deserved 15-kilometer descent via Cordona, Planige, Venthône, Tovachir to Chermignon-d'en-Bas. Now you reach the village of Lens. Worth mentioning here are the Fondation Pierre Arnaud and the Museum Le Grand-Lens. The return to Crans-Montana leads over the heights of Icogne, the westernmost village of Crans-Montana, or through the village Chermignon-d'en-Haut. The ascent demands one last effort before you reach your starting point at Lac Moubra, where you can rest on the beach or enjoy the numerous activities.

Start

Lac Moubra (1425m)

Destination

Lac Moubra (1425m)

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Author's recommendation

Visit the ecomuseum in Mayens de Colombire and discover the world of our ancestors thanks to the faithful reproduction of everyday life, furniture, and tools. With the Swiss Museum Pass, you can visit the ecomuseum free of charge. Please note the opening hours at: colombire.ch