Cycling routes
Cleuson/Siviez – Dam Trophy
Nendaz
1/8°
On this route from Aproz, you will face an ascent to the parking lot in Siviez, near the Cleuson dam, with a view of Mont-Fort and Mont-Gelé.
Difficulty
DifficultLength
19.64 kmDuration
2:00 h
Description
From Aproz, first ride towards the village of Fey. At the village exit, you will face the first effort with a short but quite steep ascent towards the main road. On the main road, you pass through Basse-Nendaz, where you turn onto the lightly trafficked road to Saclentse. Up to this point, the route follows the same path that also leads to the Col de la Croix de Cœur. Once you reach the height of Bleusy above Nendaz on the road to Siviez, you will enjoy a breathtaking view of Mont-Fort and Mont-Gelé at the end of the Val de Nendaz. The route continues steadily ascending towards Siviez. Gradually, the impressive Cleuson dam comes into view before you reach your destination near the facilities connecting the 4 Vallées.
Turn-by-turn directions
From Aproz, take the road towards the village of Fey and then continue to Basse-Nendaz. Here, the route turns right. Follow this path for 1.7 kilometers before turning left and continuing on a small, lightly trafficked road via Saclentse. Up to this point, the route is the same as the one leading to the Col de la Croix de Cœur. Take the left turn and follow the Route de Siviez for a little more than 5 kilometers to the valley station of the cable cars. Near the large parking lot, you can immortalize your ascent at the red arrival sign.
Start
Aproz (486m)
Destination
Parking in Siviez (1728m)
Author's recommendation
The fearless tackle the 3.5-kilometer-long gravel road to the dam crest! Follow the mountain bike signage.
Technical information
Altitude
1731m
482m
Ascent
+1249m
Descent
-7m
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
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Getting there
Information
Public transport
Regular train connections from all over Switzerland to Sion, then post bus to Aproz.
Approach
Motorway A9 to exit 25 (Conthey), then cross the Rhone and continue to the village of Aproz.
Parking
Parking available in the village of Aproz. Follow the local parking guidance system in Aproz.
Source
This activity is brought to you by Valais/Wallis Promotion