Cycling routes

Les Cerniers – Scenic & side valleys

Monthey

7/16°

This route takes you from Monthey to Les Cerniers, at the foot of the Dents du Midi, with a panoramic view of Lake Geneva and the Rhône Valley at an altitude of 1,289 metres.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Length

11.53 km

Duration

1:30 h

Description

Set off on a striking climb full of contrasts. This route starts close to Monthey town centre, beside the old, wooden-covered bridge built in 1809. Begin your climb up the hillside, gradually leaving the urban environment behind you, to reach the village of Choëx where the road winds through forests and clearings. At Les Giettes, you will need to turn off to the right and follow the signs for Les Cerniers where your arrival will be accompanied by a spectacular view of the mountains and Lake Geneva.

Turn-by-turn directions

From the covered bridge in Monthey, head for the hills on a gentle climb along a wide road. After a few hundred metres, two signposts give you the choice of two routes. Continue straight ahead and follow the signs for Les Cerniers. Four similar signs will guide you throughout your climb and inform you of your progress. Keep climbing until you reach the village of Les Giettes, less than two kilometres from the summit. Turn off to the right to tackle the final few metres of the ascent to be rewarded with a stunning vantage point. Nestled between the lake, mountains and a larch forest, you will find a fantastical village of white domes housing luxurious accommodation in the heart of nature.

Start

Monthey, Vieux Pont (426m)

Destination

Les Cerniers (1289m)

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Author's recommendation

If you have some energy left, you can explore Val d’Illiez or the Chindonne mountain pasture or relax on the beautiful terraces of the Restaurant Les Cerniers.

Technical information

Altitude

1289m

426m

Ascent

+863m

Descent

-0m

Technique

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Best time of the year

Public transport

Take the train (SBB) to Monthey railway station, then change for a bus which will take you to the start of the route. From the station, you can also decide to cycle to the starting point.

Approach

From the A9 motorway, take exit 19 towards Bex, Monthey Sud and follow the signs to reach the town of Monthey.

Parking

Several parking spots are available either beside the Philippe-Pottier Stadium or the tennis courts, just a few metres from the route’s starting point.