Mountain bike tours

Mattmark Bike

Saas-Almagell

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From Saas-Almagell, this circular route leads to the Mattmark dam, circles the lake in an alpine landscape, and then returns to the starting point via a fast descent.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Length

22.21 km

Duration

2:45 h

Description

Do you want to bike and simultaneously experience a high alpine atmosphere? Then this bike route in the Saas valley is the right adventure. You start the circular route in the charming mountain village of Saas-Almagell. On Dischtelalp, from where the Monte Rosa route leads over the Monte-Moro Pass to Macugnaga, you enjoy a breathtaking panorama of the Mattmark dam. This route is also suitable for e-bikes.

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Turn-by-turn directions

This mountain bike route starts at the village square in Saas-Almagell. Pass between the Monte-Moro house and the Volg shop and follow the route to the weaving studio. Here turn left. In Zer Meiggeru, near the balancing basin, take the paved road towards Eijusand and then ride uphill. Cross the bridge and turn left onto the field path. Across the terrain in front of the dam, you will reach the Mattmark restaurant. From here, first go through a pedestrian tunnel and then follow the left lakeshore to Dischtelalp. After that, ride back to the dam on a narrower path along the right side before you embark on the fast descent to Saas-Almagell. Initially, go straight ahead. Over a path that winds through rocky terrain, you reach the field at the foot of the dam. The return to your starting point takes place on the same route as the ascent.

Start

Saas-Almagell village (1672m)

Destination

Saas-Almagell village (1672m)

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Author's recommendation

Take your time, enjoy the peace, and let yourself be fascinated by the unique plant life.

Technical information

Altitude

2248m

1670m

Ascent

+593m

Descent

-593m

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Best time of the year

Public transport

Take the SBB train to Visp. In Visp, first take the post bus towards Saas-Fee. In Saas-Grund, change to the direction Saas-Almagell/Mattmark. The start is directly at the Saas-Almagell village square stop. Remember to reserve a place for your mountain bike via the SBB Mobile app or on sbb.ch.

Approach

In Visp, take the exit at the roundabout by the Landbrücke to the south towards Saas-Fee and Zermatt. From Raron, drive through the Vispertal tunnel directly south. At the "Killerhof" roundabout (in Stalden), take the second exit towards Saas-Fee. At the crossroads in Saas-Grund after the church, turn left towards Saas-Almagell.