Mountain bike tours

Family Forest Loop

Crans-Montana

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An obstacle course on a loop through the Moubra forest, ideal for trying mountain biking for the first time. A great outing for families and beginners.

Difficulty

Easy

Length

3.68 km

Duration

30 m

Description

The Moubra forest is home to a loop trail with 11 stations where you can learn the basic techniques of mountain biking in a fun and safe way. This agility course is a real playground for anyone who loves life on two wheels, with a series of obstacles and modules to tackle along the route, close to Lake Moubra.

Turn-by-turn directions

Starting from Moubra, the route takes you towards Les Briesses. A gentle climb leads you to Lake Briesses, then onto a forest track towards the former Valais Pneumology Centre. From there, the trail climbs back up towards Moubra.

Start

Moubra Forest, near lac Moubra. (1423m)

Destination

Moubra Forest, near lac Moubra. (1423m)

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Author's recommendation

The Moubra area is also a great place to stop for a bite to eat, enjoy the beach or even try the accrobranch, an adventure in the trees.

Technical information

Altitude

1425m

1351m

Ascent

+124m

Descent

-124m

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Best time of the year

Public transport

From Sierre SBB/CFF train station, cycle to the SMC funicular station and take the funicular to “Crans-Montana, gare” (final stop, approx. 13 min, runs 3x/hour). After exiting the funicular:

Ride around 7 minutes to reach the starting point at Moubra.
Free SMC shuttle buses serve the entire Crans-Montana resort. The nearest stop is “Lac Moubra” (line 433 or 436).

Approach

From the A9 motorway exit Sierre-ouest, follow the signs for Crans-Montana (approx. 20–25 minutes), then head towards Montana-centre or ⚽🏇🎾🧗, ⛺, or Parc Aventure. Parking is available on site at Moubra.