Mountain bike tours
Tour through the Trient valley
Trient
1/8°
As a natural connection between the Rhone valley and the Chamonix valley and in the heart of the Mont Blanc region, the Trient valley invites you to an authentic and unforgettable experience.
Difficulty
DifficultLength
52.42 kmDuration
7:00 h
Description
Breathtaking views of Mont Blanc, natural, wild-romantic and mysterious gorges, the extraordinary destination Emosson with its reservoir and dinosaur footprints, the Trient glacier and the Glacier des Grands, historic villages and a hospitable population – this mountain bike ride through the Trient valley will surprise and enchant you.
Turn-by-turn directions
From Vernayaz, you follow the Route des Diligences. This was the first historic route from Martigny to Chamonix in the 19th century. The route then takes you through the villages of Salvan (934 m), Les Marécottes (1030 m), La Médettaz (1068 m), Le Trétien (1021 m), Finhaut (1224 m), Giétroz (1360 m), Châtelard-Village (1123 m), Châtelard-Frontière (1116 m) and Vallorcine (1260 m). After a short break, you continue towards Esserts (1549 m), Tête Noire (1199 m), Trient (1231 m) and finally to the Col de la Forclaz (1528 m). Enjoy the view of Martigny and the Rhone valley. Now the descent begins and you pass the small localities of La Fontaine (846 m) and Plan Cerisier (600 m) and finally reach the La Bâtiaz tower (574 m). The last stage takes you down to Vernayaz (453 m).
Start
Vernayaz (453m)
Destination
Vernayaz (453m)
Technical information
Altitude
1656m
452m
Ascent
+2156m
Descent
-2156m
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Best time of the year
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Getting there
Information
Public transport
A regional train runs every 30 minutes on the Simplon line to Vernayaz. Remember to reserve a place for your mountain bike via the SBB Mobile App or on sbb.ch.
Approach
Take exit 21 "Martigny-Fully" on the A9 motorway and continue towards Martigny. Follow the road towards St-Maurice and on to Vernayaz.
Parking
Free parking is available at Vernayaz station (on the right-hand side at the village entrance).
Source
This activity is brought to you by Valais/Wallis Promotion
