Mattsand Enduro
Grächen
6/14°
This route from Grächen to Mattsand is a classic enduro descent with plenty of trails and a spectacular view of the mountains surrounding the Mattertal Valley.
Difficulty
IntermediateLength
13.68 kmDuration
1:15 h
Description
The first section of the route begins at the heart of the idyllic mountain village of Grächen, before moving on to Schalbettu via Gasenried, climbing gently over gravel paths and passing through an enchanting stretch of forest. After Schalbettu, the route crosses the Riedbach river and continues on the gravel path for a few hundred metres before leading onto a wonderful trail that hugs the mountainside for its first two kilometres and continues into the Mattertal Valley. If that doesn’t leave you short of breath, the high-Alpine panorama with views of iconic mountains such as the Weisshorn and the Zinalrothorn should do the trick. Simply breathtaking. Once you reach the Balmu region, there are downhill sections and trails to enjoy. The top-quality single trail to Mattsand is varied and full of surprises, promising unlimited fun for bikers. From Mattsand, you can return to St. Niklaus or join the Visp–Zermatt connecting trail (No. 150).
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Turn-by-turn directions
The route is signposted in one direction only: Grächen -> Gasenried -> Mattsand
Start
Grächen (1617m)
Destination
St.Niklaus (1113m)
Author's recommendation
Head to St. Niklaus to visit the world’s only Museum of Mountain Guiding. It is housed in the Meierturm, the Mattertal Valley’s oldest surviving building.
Technical information
Altitude
1683m
1113m
Ascent
+182m
Descent
-641m
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
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Tags
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Approach
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Source
This activity is brought to you by Valais/Wallis Promotion
