Kalpetran Enduro
Törbel
2/9°
ClosedA downhill-heavy enduro highlight that will thrill even the most demanding bikers. Pure fun on a trail covering over 1,100 metres in altitude difference.
Difficulty
DifficultLength
12.85 kmDuration
58 m
Description
First take the PostBus from Visp to Moosalp. The route begins right by the Restaurant Moosalp and leads through an initial three-kilometre stretch over a relatively flat and wide hiking trail towards Alp Pletsche. There is an unforgettable view of the imposing four-thousand-metre peaks of the Saas and Mattertal valleys to enjoy along the way. Shortly before Alp Pletsche, the trail forks to the left and the freeride fun begins. The first stretch of the trail is both varied and steep, and you should exercise caution on exposed sections. The next stretch leads through winding, exposed and rocky terrain to Kalpetran via Gufersch Bodo. The technically challenging sections and tight corners on this second part of the trail offer plenty of excitement, but should present no problems for experienced riders. Once you arrive in Kalpetran, you have the option of continuing on to the Visp-Zermatt connecting trail (No. 150).
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Turn-by-turn directions
The route is signposted in one direction only: Moosalp -> Pletsche -> Embd -> Kalpetran
Start
Moosalp (2048m)
Destination
Kalpetran (885m)
Author's recommendation
Take a break in Embd to go for a walk in the old village centre.
Technical information
Altitude
2084m
866m
Ascent
+57m
Descent
-1238m
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Best time of the year
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Tags
Public transport
Regular rail connections to Visp from across Switzerland. Continue by postal bus to Moosalp.
Bike reservation required by 4pm the evening before by phone on 058 386 69 00 or by email at www.resabike.ch. For Sundays and Mondays, reservations must be made by 5pm on Friday evening.
Approach
Parking
Parking spaces available at Visp railway station, direct connection by postal bus to Bürchen.
Source
This activity is brought to you by Valais/Wallis Promotion