Mountain bike tours

Tulipe Bike

Anzère

A sporting itinerary to discover the region and the villages around Anzère.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Length

25.41 km

Duration

4:00 h

Description

The Tulipe Bike route starts at the Télécabine square, offering panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. Passing through the mayens du Gô, you'll be immersed in a landscape of traditional chalets surrounded by alpine meadows, before plunging into the combe d'Arbaz, a picturesque valley. The descent to Arbaz via Planège reveals a magnificent picnic spot surrounded by nature. Continuing through the villages of Blignou, Botyre and Luc, the route offers views of authentic rural landscapes and breathtaking panoramas, until it reaches Les Giettes. The climb back up to Anzère via the forest road allows you to enjoy the scents and tranquillity of the Alpine forest, bringing to a close a route rich in natural beauty.

Turn-by-turn directions

The place de la Télécabine will be the starting point for the Tulipe Bike route. It then crosses the mayens du Gô to enter the combe d'Arbaz. From here, it descends to Arbaz via Planège, where there is a magnificent picnic spot. The rest of the route takes you through the villages of Blignou, Botyre and Luc to Les Giettes. Return to Anzère via the forest road.

Start

Anzère (1515m)

Destination

Anzère (1514m)

Author's recommendation

Technical information

Altitude

1597m

1281m

Ascent

+900m

Descent

-900m

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Best time of the year

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

Tags

  • Round trip
  • Refreshment stops available
Getting there
Information

Public transport

Access by Postbus from Sion towards Anzère Télécabine

Approach

Exit n°27 Sion-Est then direction Ayent/Anzère

Parking

Pay car park at the Anzère Télécabine

Equipment

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

Preparing for mountain bike outings 

Safety information

Use marked bike trails and routes only, making sure you observe all signposting. Kindly close gates after passing through. Please be considerate to walkers, as well as to plants and animals. As a rule, walkers have priority. When planning, take into account participants’ fitness level and ability. All riding is at one’s own risk.

Preparing for mountain bike outings

Additional information

Anzère Tourism website

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