Mountain bike tours

VTT Gentiane Bike "light"

Anzère

-6/-2°

The route takes you through the mountain pastures overlooking the resort of Anzère and part of the Bisse de Sion.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Length

7.2 km

Duration

1:00 h

Description

This route is a lighter version of the Gentiane Bike. With a more direct descent, fewer climbs and fewer kilometres, this tour is for anyone who wants to enjoy mountain biking without too much effort. It's a gentle way to discover the alpine pastures of Anzère and a section of the Bisse de Sion.

Turn-by-turn directions

For the Gentiane Bike ‘light’ route, you first take the cable car to the intermediate station. From there, you ride towards the Tsalan mountain pasture and then the Duez mountain pasture before starting a long descent to Les Grillesses. Return to the resort via the Route des Luys.

Start

Intermediate station of the Pas de Maimbré cable car (2061m)

Destination

Anzère cable car car park (1548m)

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Technical information

Altitude

2061m

1549m

Ascent

+67m

Descent

-580m

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Best time of the year

  • Jan
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Tags

  • Linear route
  • Scenic
  • Refreshment stops available
Getting there
Information

Public transport

Postbus from Sion towards Anzère, then take the gondola up to the intermediate station.

Approach

Take exit 27 Sion-Est, then head towards Ayent/Anzère as far as the gondola car park, then take the gondola up to the intermediate station.

Parking

Car park at the Anzère gondola lift

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 Office website

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Source

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