Genêt bike
Anzère
3/9°
This loop route passes through the mayens in the region, leading briefly through the Arbaz area before heading back up to Anzère.
Difficulty
IntermediateLength
13.5 kmDuration
2:05 hDescription
The Genêt Bike route starts in the resort of Anzère. Set off in the direction of the mayens du Gô, followed by the Combe d'Arbaz, a study area for the Institute for the Study of Snow and Avalanches during the winter. The descent continues towards the village of Arbaz on a gravel road. The return to Anzère leads through the Chamossaire district, named after a famous mountain in the region.
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Turn-by-turn directions
From the car park at the Anzère cable car, head towards the Mayens du Gô, via some traditional mayens. Begin the descent along a forest road that leads to the Combe d'Arbaz, passing the Vallée de la Sionne avalanche research site along the way. Upon arriving at the cantonal road at Arbaz, a forest road leads through the lower reaches of Anzère to the districts of Chamossaire, Pralan and Audannes and back to the starting point.
Start
Anzère Centre (1515m)
Destination
Anzère Centre (1515m)
Author's recommendation
Stop off near the ponds at Arbaz, where you'll find a small refreshment bar and a restaurant where you can recharge your batteries.
Technical information
Altitude
1597m
1281m
Ascent
+319m
Descent
-319m
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Best time of the year
- Jan
- Feb
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Tags
Public transport
PostBus from Sion to Anzère.
Approach
Take the Sion-Est motorway exit, then head towards Ayent/Anzère.
Parking
There are several car parks in Anzère village.
Source
This activity is brought to you by Valais/Wallis Promotion