Cycling routes
Col du Lein (Vollèges) – Mythical Alpine Passes
Vollèges
-2/13°
This route through forests and meadows offers a fantastic view of central Valais. It takes you from Vollèges to the heights of the Val de Bagnes in a short time.
Difficulty
DifficultLength
11.2 kmDuration
1:20 h
Description
You start in Vollèges in the Val de Bagnes and follow the road over the alpine pastures towards the summit of Pierre Avoi. For 11.2 kilometers, the path ascends steadily and ends at 1686 meters altitude. The special feature of this pass is that the ascent on the last part of the route runs on a natural road. Along the way, you have a unique view of the surrounding panorama with peaks like Catogne, Tête de la Payanne, and Mont Rogneux.
Turn-by-turn directions
A stele in the center of Vollèges marks the start of the ascent. The signs of the Valais cycling route marking show you the way to Cries and Levron. Turn right 4.2 kilometers below the pass summit and follow the road to Col du Lein. The last kilometers are unpaved but still passable with a road bike.
Start
Vollèges (837m)
Destination
Col du Lein (1683m)
Author's recommendation
From Col du Lein, take the panoramic road that connects the passes Col du Lein, Col du Tronc, and Col des Planches, then descend through the hamlets of Chemin-Dessus and Chemin-Dessous back to Martigny.
Technical information
Altitude
1684m
837m
Ascent
+846m
Descent
-0m
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Best time of the year
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Getting there
Information
Public transport
Regional trains on the St-Bernard line to Etiez.
Approach
Motorway A9 to Martigny, then via E27 Grand St-Bernard towards Verbier/Chamonix. At the roundabout take the second exit towards Aoste/Grand St-Bernard/Verbier and via Route de la Vallée through Sembrancher to Vollèges.
Parking
Parking in the village of Vollèges. Follow the local parking guidance system in Vollèges.
Source
This activity is brought to you by Valais/Wallis Promotion