Mountain bike tours

Villages Bike

Dorf Lens

Crans-Montana

On this route you will discover the villages on the slopes of Crans-Montana with all their peculiarities. On the program: Venthône castle, Lens church, Christ-Roi etc. A variant via Chermignon-d’en-Haut is possible.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Length

14.41 km

Duration

2:20 h

Description

This 23 km mountain bike route will bring you closer to the villages on the slope below Crans-Montana. On the program are Venthône Castle as well as the church and the Christ the King statue of Lens. The route allows you to discover the surrounding villages and their environment at your own pace and in peace.

Our favorites

Our favorite itineraries are part of a selection of the best routes in the region and are proposed by Valais/Wallis Promotion to best meet the expectations of our guests.

Turn-by-turn directions

The route starts in the center of the village of Saint-Romain and follows the road towards the Tseuzier dam. At the exit of the village, turn right onto La Pronde road, then continue on Bognou road to reach the road leading to Crans-Montana. After crossing a small industrial area, turn right to descend into the forest.

At a small clearing, turn left onto a forest road and follow the path until you exit the forest. Then turn right onto Voos road, which ascends along a vineyard. Continue the climb to the center of the village of Botyre. From there, turn left to reach the village of Blignou, then continue to the center of Arbaz. The return to Saint-Romain follows the road towards Saxonne.

Start

St-Romain center (1033m)

Destination

St-Romain center (1033m)

Author's recommendation

Several restaurants and cafés will be happy to welcome you in St-Romain, Botyre, and Arbaz for a refreshing break.

Technical information

Altitude

1149m

776m

Ascent

+510m

Descent

-510m

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Best time of the year

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

Tags

  • Scenic
  • Fauna
  • Round trip
  • Flora
Getting there
Information

Public transport

Car Postal from Sion to the St-Romain center stop.

Remember to reserve a place for your mountain bike via the CFF mobile app or on cff.ch

Approach

Exit Sion-East motorway then drive towards Ayent

Parking

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

Equipment

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

Prepare your 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 wildlife and flora. Hikers generally have priority. Accurately assess your physical condition and capabilities.

Prepare your bike outing

The mountains are a space of enjoyment to be shared and respected. They offer a place to meet and share unforgettable moments, by bike or on foot. For all outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy it, it is essential to share this space in respect of nature and agriculture. Respectful behavior allows everyone to practice their leisure in 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

This activity is brought to you by Valais/Wallis Promotion

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