Mountain bike tours
Nendaz-Barrage de Cleuson Bike
Nendaz
8/16°
Pedal to the turquoise waters of Cleuson while discovering stunning panoramas.
Difficulty
IntermediateLength
30.95 kmDuration
5:00 h
Description
Leave from Haute-Nendaz to first reach Siviez before joining the Cleuson dam. Built between 1946 and 1951, Cleuson can hold 20 million cubic metres of water. It is a reinforced foot-hills dam standing 87 meters high and 420 meters wide at its widest point. But its reputation stems above all from its bluey-green toned waters.
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Turn-by-turn directions
Leave from the "Centre Sportif de Haute-Nendaz" to join Siviez, following the Mountainbike 129 signposts. First of all go through Tsamandon before arriving at the forestry centre. Then, leave the asphalt road to cross the forest and reach the mayens (alpine huts) of Sofleu by the route de l'Aplanie. This is the ideal opportunity to enjoy the splendid view of the Bernese Alps and the the Rhône plain. On arrival at the Siviez car park, follow the Mountainbike 134 signs. Follow the right bank of the La Printse stream in the direction of the end of the valley. At first the road is asphalt then it gradually becomes a track. Some sharp bends and a short tunnel will lead you directly to the dam, from where you can contemplate a vast panorama. Finally, cross the dam in order to admire the little chapel of Saint-Barthélémy from closer up, before going back to Haute-Nendaz.
Start
Haute-Nendaz (sports centre) (1339m)
Destination
Haute-Nendaz (sports centre) (1339m)
Author's recommendation
The circuit can be shortened. By parking directly at Siviez, you can reach the Cleuson dam while avoiding the Nendaz-Siviez trip. Or you can enjoy just the Nendaz-Siviez trip. This leg is especially suited to families and electric bikes.
Technical information
Altitude
2188m
1210m
Ascent
+1081m
Descent
-1081m
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
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Getting there
Information
Public transport
Regular bus service operates to Nendaz from Sion train station. The bus journey takes about 30 minutes. Regular connections from Geneva or Berne/Visp to Sion.
Approach
Take the A9 motorway to Sion and then the exit to Sion-Ouest towards Nendaz. You will then have a 20 minute drive (15 kilometers) following the road signs to "Nendaz" to reach the centre of the resort.
Parking
Four different car parkings are available in Haute-Nendaz. Follow the parking instructions.
Source
This activity is brought to you by Valais/Wallis Promotion
