Col du Lein (Saxon) – Mythical Alpine passes

From Saxon, the first hairpin bends of the road wind through green meadows and sun-drenched apple and apricot plantations. In the first kilometers, the route follows the course of the Torrent des Croix and passes through the hamlets of Sapinhaut and L'Arbarey before winding through the mountain pastures in numerous bends. The view over central Valais widens with every meter of altitude gain and reveals a panorama stretching from Martigny to Sion. The closer the pass height comes, the more massive and impressive the dominant Pierre Avoi comes into focus. The last few hundred meters lead over a paved gravel road to the forests of the Val de Bagnes. The final part of the ascent is full of surprises, as here you ride for a short distance on an unpaved road. This charming route is therefore an absolute must!