Mountain bike tours

Gspon circular trail

Gsponer Rundtrail

Staldenried–Gspon

An impressive circular route at the beginning of the Saas Valley. Thanks to a significant ascent up to "Sänntum" and "Höuschbiela," you are rewarded on the descent with a trail section and a pleasant return ride to Gspon. With views of the Valais mountain world, you pedal through old stone pine and larch forests.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Length

9.35 km

Duration

1:35 h

Description

From Stalden, you can reach Gspon in a few minutes by aerial cableway. From the mountain station, a beautiful path with a slight ascent leads through the forest to "Scheidbodo." From "Scheidbodo," you have to manage a short climb of around 150 meters in elevation. Then it continues on a wide path, which is partly quite steep, up to "Sänntum." There are several fountains there where you can refill your water bottle. The absolute highlight is the "Höuschbiela," a high plateau with a truly impressive panoramic view of the majestic Valais Alps. Next comes a beautiful, easy descent through wooded areas and lovely, open alpine meadows to the hamlet of "Finilu." Here you must be careful on a short, steep section of about 150 meters and reduce your speed. From there, take the Gspon high path back to Gspon. Caution is always advised here because the path is also used by hikers. In Gspon, you can indulge yourself with the culinary offerings of the mountain restaurant Alpenblick and let the day come to an end.

Turn-by-turn directions

Start

Gspon (1892m)

Destination

Gspon (1892m)

Author's recommendation

High plateau "Höuschbiela" with an impressive panoramic view of the Valais Alps

Technical information

Altitude

2208m

1864m

Ascent

+353m

Descent

-353m

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

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Tags

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Getting there
Information

Public transport

By train or bus from Visp to Stalden-Saas, then by aerial cableway to Gspon.

Parking

In Stalden as well as in Staldenried, you have various parking options. https://www.stalden.ch/sites/verkehr-umwelt/parkmoeglichkeiten

Equipment

Our recommendation: Technically flawless bike, helmet, gloves, and bell, clothing suitable for the weather (always bring: rain protection), drink, and food.

Additional information

Source

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