Mountain bike tours

Tour des Etablons

Mountainbike La Tzoumaz

La Tzoumaz

This loop offers an eight kilometers ascent to the high altitude Chez Simon restaurant, before reaching La Tzoumaz by an old forest road above Saxon.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Length

17.27 km

Duration

2:04 h

Description

From the start of the cable car from La Tzoumaz-Savoleyres, this route quickly joins the Croix de Cœur road, then climbs eight kilometers, successively crossing mountain pastures and larch forests. Turn off shortly before the pass to access Chez Simon restaurant located at an altitude of 2,076 metres, the highest point on the route. The itinerary continues with a dirt road towards Sapinhaut, then gives way to a fairly steep descent up to La Vatse clearing. It then takes a slightly uphill forest road towards La Tzoumaz, traversing three small tunnels to Som de Pro. The last kilometre is on the main road and leads back to the starting point.

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Turn-by-turn directions

From La Tzoumaz, this itinerary leads quickly out of the resort and joins the Croix de Cœur road where your ascent begins. The climb through the forests is made up of several bends and is the highlight of the Tour des Stations. Please note that the surface allows you to do this ascent both on a mountain bike and with a road bike. Shortly before arriving at the pass, the route turns right to reach the restaurant Chez Simon, where you can take a break to refresh yourself. The route then goes down by an old, rather steep mountain pasture road to La Vatse, then reaches La Tzoumaz via a slightly uphill forest road. Join the main road for the last kilometre that will take you back to your starting point.

Start

La Tzoumaz, cable car departure station (1515m)

Destination

La Tzoumaz, cable car departure station (1514m)

Author's recommendation

Stop by Chez Simon restaurant to taste his excellent apple pie.

Technical information

Altitude

2102m

1366m

Ascent

+740m

Descent

-741m

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Best time of the year

  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec

Tags

  • Downhill
  • Scenic
  • Fauna
  • Round trip
  • Refreshment stops available
  • Cableway ascent/descent
Getting there
Information

Public transport

Head for the TRI Riddes-Isérables cable car station from the Swiss National Railways main station in Riddes. Take the cable car to Isérables, then the post bus to La Tzoumaz. Exit at the Tzoumaz-Télécabine stop.

Approach

Exit the A9 motorway at Riddes and take the Route des Mayens to La Tzoumaz.

Parking

Place de l'Eterpey has a large car park with unlimited duration free of charge as you enter La Tzoumaz. 

Equipment

We recommend: a bike in excellent working order, a helmet, gloves and a bell, clothing suitable for the weather (always carry a waterproof), food and drink. 

Safety information

The mountains are a place of pleasure to be shared and respected, offering space in which to meet up and share unforgettable moments, whether by bike or on foot. For all outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy them properly, it is essential that mountains are shared in a way that respects both Nature and agriculture. Respectful behaviour enables everyone to enjoy their hobby in the best possible conditions. Find out about the recommendations and rules in place.

When planning, take into account participants’ fitness level and ability. All riding is at one’s own risk.

Best practice guidelines

Additional information

More information about the destination:

La Tzoumaz

Literature

The tourist office in La Tzoumaz has a range of brochures and other informative material about mountain biking in the region.

Maps

SwissTopoMaps 1:25'000: 1325 Sembrancher / 1326 Rosablanche / 1305 Dents de Morcles

Source

This activity is brought to you by Valais/Wallis Promotion

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