Mountain bike tours

Pine forest Bike

Anzère

Starting from St-Romain, head down to Saxonne and Botyre. Then, by bike in the Combette, you will go up the Pralang torrent, the Forniry torrent before enjoying a final descent back to St-Romain.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Length

12.82 km

Duration

2:20 h

Description

This loop starting from St-Romain crosses part of the Ayent pine forest. A beautiful route offering some technical sections, ideal for mountain bikers looking for varied terrain.

Turn-by-turn directions

From the center of Saint-Romain, follow the road towards Saxonne. At the village exit, turn left onto the Tuire road to reach Botyre. Once you reach the cantonal road, turn left, then quickly turn right towards Crans-Montana. At the exit of Botyre, take the path that descends to the right into the forest.

Then continue left on the forest road which goes up to the main road. After crossing a small industrial area, take the path that goes up to the right, then turn right again onto Bognou road. After the Bognou farm, cross the Forniry torrent, then take the path that goes up to the left to join the Jasses road.

Once you arrive at Les Giettes, follow the old Anzère road, then turn left onto a balcony path. Continue straight to Saxonne, then go back down to Saint-Romain.

Start

St-Romain center (1033m)

Destination

St-Romain center (1033m)

Author's recommendation

Enjoy a refreshing break in a café or restaurant in St-Romain!

Technical information

Altitude

1219m

777m

Ascent

+573m

Descent

-573m

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Best time of the year

  • Jan
  • Feb
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  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec

Tags

  • Fauna
  • Round trip
  • Flora
Getting there
Information

Public transport

PostBus from Sion to the St-Romain, center stop

Approach

Sion-East motorway exit then drive towards Ayent

Parking

Several parking lots are available in the village of St-Romain

Equipment

Our recommendations: technically impeccable mountain bike, helmet, gloves, and bell, suitable clothing depending on the weather, rain protection, drinks, and snacks.

Prepare your mountain bike outing

Safety information

Follow only marked trails and roads as well as the appropriate signs. Always close gates and enclosures behind you. Respect hikers as well as the fauna and flora. Hikers generally have priority. Assess your physical condition and abilities well.

Prepare your mountain bike outing

The mountains, a shared and respected space of pleasure. The mountains offer a space to meet and share unforgettable moments, by bike or on foot. So that all outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy it, it is essential to share this space with respect for nature and agriculture. Respectful behavior allows everyone to enjoy their leisure activities under the best conditions. Inform yourself about the recommendations and rules in place.

Rules of good conduct

Additional information

Learn more about the destination: 

Anzère Tourism

Source

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