Mountain bike tours

Tulipe Bike mountain bike

Anzère

A sporty route 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 Cable Car plaza, offering a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains. Crossing the mayens of Gô, you will be immersed in a landscape of traditional chalets surrounded by alpine meadows, before descending into the picturesque Arbaz valley. The descent towards Arbaz via Planège reveals a beautiful picnic area surrounded by nature. Continuing through the villages of Blignou, Botyre, and Luc, the route offers views of authentic rural landscapes and breathtaking panoramas, until reaching the locality of the Giettes. The climb back to Anzère via the forest road allows you to enjoy the scents and tranquility of the alpine forest, thus completing a route rich in natural beauty.

Turn-by-turn directions

The Cable Car plaza will be the starting point of the Tulipe Bike route. It then crosses the mayens of Gô to enter the Arbaz valley. From there, descend to Arbaz via Planège where there is a magnificent picnic area. The rest of the route passes through the villages of Blignou, Botyre, and Luc until the place called Giettes. Climb back to Anzère via the forest road.

Start

Cable Car plaza in Anzère (1515m)

Destination

Cable Car plaza in Anzère (1514m)

Author's recommendation

Technical information

Altitude

1597m

776m

Ascent

+900m

Descent

-900m

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Best time of the year

  • Jan
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  • Nov
  • Dec

Tags

  • Round trip
  • Refreshment stops available
Getting there
Information

Public transport

Access by PostBus from Sion towards Anzère Cable Car. Remember to reserve your mountain bike space using the SBB mobile app or on cff.ch.

Approach

Exit no. 27 $ion-East then direction Ayent/Anzère

Parking

Paid parking at the Anzère Cable Car

Equipment

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

Prepare your mountain bike outing

Safety information

Follow only marked paths and roads as well as appropriate signs. Always close gates and enclosures behind you. Respect hikers as well as flora and fauna. Hikers generally have priority. Properly assess your physical condition and capabilities. Use of different routes is always at your own risk. 

Prepare your mountain bike outing

Additional information

Anzère Tourism website

This activity is offered to you by Anzère Tourism. Valais/Wallis Promotion is not responsible for the content provided.

Source

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