Cycling routes

Crans-Montana panorama route

Familie mit dem Fahrrad

Crans-Montana

This route, accessible to everyone, allows you to discover the Aminona region and enjoy the exceptional panoramic view of the Valais Alps that the region has to offer.

Difficulty

Easy

Length

14.56 km

Duration

1:13 h

Description

This circular route starts and ends at the Ycoor center in the middle of Montana and leads over the Col de Crans-Montana at over 1800 meters. To reach the pass, start the ascent towards Plumachit at the valley station of the Les Violettes funicular, which covers 5.6 kilometers over a small, little-traveled road. This route, with 430 meters of elevation gain, is accessible to all. After crossing the pass height of the Col de Crans-Montana, the descent to Aminona begins, from where you return to your starting point.

Turn-by-turn directions

Start this route at the Ycoor center in Montana. You ride on the Route du Clovelli, passing the funicular station and then the Clinique Genevoise. At the intersection with Route de la Combaz, turn left onto Route de l’Astoria towards the valley station of the Barzettes-Violettes funicular. Upon arrival, turn left onto Route de Plumachit and follow it up to Plumachit. You will then reach the hamlet of Colombire and a little further up, the Col de Crans-Montana, the highest point of your route. Now the well-deserved descent to Aminona awaits you. From there, take Route de Montana-Crans, which brings you back to the valley station of the Barzettes-Violettes funicular. Finally, return to your starting point by taking the same road as at the beginning of the route.

Start

Crans-Montana (1499m)

Destination

Crans-Montana (1499m)

Author's recommendation

Admire the diverse and original flora along the entire route.

Technical information

Altitude

1804m

1455m

Ascent

+427m

Descent

-428m

Technique

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Best time of the year

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

Tags

  • Scenic
  • Insider tip
  • Round trip
  • Refreshment stops available
  • Family-friendly
Getting there
Information

Public transport

The holiday resort Crans-Montana is accessible from Siders station with the bus company SMC and from Sion station by post bus. The free shuttle buses from SMC serve all of Crans-Montana. The stop closest to the start of the route is: Ycoor.

Approach

Take the "Sierre-Ouest" exit on the A9 (Rhone motorway) to reach Crans-Montana by car. After the motorway exit, turn left and follow the signs for "Sierre." At the roundabout, turn right. After 500 meters, you reach the entrance to Siders and turn left towards "Crans-Montana." The driving time is about 20 minutes. Upon arrival in Crans-Montana, follow the signposts to Forum Ycoor and then to the Stephani parking garage.

Parking

The paid Stephani parking garage has 140 spaces.

Equipment

Our recommendation: a technically flawless bike, helmet, gloves, and bell, clothing suitable for the weather (always carry rain protection), drinks, and food.

Safety information

Respect the rules of Swiss road traffic. Riding this route is at your own risk; all liability is excluded. Respect the flora and fauna in your surroundings. For your safety, we recommend wearing a bicycle helmet. Emergency numbers: 144 ambulance / 117 police / 1414 Rega. 

Assess your own abilities and fitness well. Riding the various routes is always at your own responsibility.

Additional information

More information:
Crans-Montana

View this route on SchweizMobil:

No. 150 Crans-Montana panorama route

Literature

The tourism office in Crans-Montana provides you with information material and brochures for cycling in the destination.

Maps

SwissTopo maps: 1:25,000 scale: 1287 Sierre

Source

This activity is brought to you by Valais/Wallis Promotion

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