Mountain bike tours

Mayentset Bike

Biker auf dem Mayentset-Bike oberhalb von Conthey

Les Coteaux du Soleil

An interesting route that partially follows the magnificent Suone of Tsandra up to the Mayens de My. The descent partly follows gentle forest paths.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Length

21.7 km

Duration

3:30 h

Description

In the village of Daillon, you begin the route with a slight ascent. The initial effort is rewarded with a magnificent descent on a specially developed singletrack with regular turns. Halfway there is a barbecue area where you can take a break with your family. This route can be combined at the height of Mayens de Conthey and the village of Daillon with the Tour de Code.

Our favorites

Our favorite itineraries are part of a selection of the best routes in the region and are proposed by Valais/Wallis Promotion to best meet the expectations of our guests.

Turn-by-turn directions

The start of this route is located in the village of Daillon. A varied route that, besides a few singletracks, mainly runs on forest paths, follows the Suone of Tsandra for 6.5 kilometers. The descent was specially designed over more than one kilometer to separate pedestrian and mountain bike traffic. This section consists of a singletrail with sharp turns. Note that this section is also accessible for handbikes. The rest of the descent proceeds over some singletrails.

Start

Daillon (901m)

Destination

Daillon (901m)

Author's recommendation

Do not hesitate to combine this route with the Tour de Code.

Technical information

Altitude

1575m

864m

Ascent

+799m

Descent

-799m

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Best time of the year

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Tags

  • Singletrail/Free ride
  • Scenic
  • Fauna
  • Accessibility
  • Out and back
  • Round trip
Getting there
Information

Public transport

Train to Sion and post bus from Sion (station) to Daillon.

Train to Châteauneuf, then post bus from Châteauneuf to Daillon.

Remember to reserve a place for your mountain bike via the SBB Mobile app or on sbb.ch.

Approach

Motorway A9 to exit 25 Conthey towards Daillon.

Parking

Place de la Vella

Equipment

Our recommendation: technically flawless bike, helmet, gloves and bell, weather-appropriate clothing (always: rain protection), drink and provisions.

Preparation for the mountain bike tour

Safety information

The mountains, a place of joy to share and respect. The mountain world is a place to meet and experience unforgettable moments together – whether by bike or on foot. So that all users can benefit, it is essential to share this space with respect for nature and agriculture. Respectful behavior enables everyone to enjoy their leisure activities under the best conditions. Inform yourself about recommendations and rules.

Assess your own skills and fitness well. Riding the various routes is fundamentally at your own risk.

Proper conduct on the trail

Additional information

View this route on SchweizMobil:

More information about the destination:

Literature

The tourist office in Conthey provides you with informational materials and brochures about mountain biking in the destination.

Maps

Swisstopo topographic maps 1:25,000: 1286 St-Léonard

Source

This activity is brought to you by Valais/Wallis Promotion

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