Cycling routes

Les Cerniers – Valleys & must-sees

Monthey

2/12°

This route takes you from Monthey to Les Cerniers, at 1289 meters altitude, at the foot of the Dents du Midi, with a panoramic view of Lake Geneva and the Rhône plain.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Length

11.53 km

Duration

1:30 h

Description

Set off on a climb with striking contrasts. The start of this route is located near the center of Monthey, next to the old covered wooden bridge, built in 1809. Start your ascent along the hillside and gradually leave the urban environment behind you to reach the village of Choëx, where the road winds between forest and clearing. At Les Giettes, you must turn right and follow the indication to Les Cerniers, where the arrival resembles an eagle’s nest with a splendid view of the mountains and Lake Geneva.

Turn-by-turn directions

From the covered bridge of Monthey, gain altitude thanks to a wide road that climbs gently. After a few hundred meters, two signposts offer you two route options. Continue straight and follow the directions towards Les Cerniers. Four markers like this will guide you throughout your ascent and inform you about your progress. Continue your climb until you reach the village of Les Giettes, less than two kilometers from the summit, and turn right to tackle the last meters of elevation gain, which will reward you with an exceptional viewpoint. Between lake, mountain, and larch forest, you will find a fantastic village built of white domes arranged as luxurious rooms in the midst of nature.

Start

Monthey, Old Bridge (426m)

Destination

Les Cerniers (1289m)

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Author's recommendation

If you still have energy, discover the Val d’Illiez or the Chindonne alpine pasture, or enjoy the beautiful terraces of the Les Cerniers restaurant.

Technical information

Altitude

1289m

426m

Ascent

+863m

Descent

-0m

Technique

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

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Public transport

Take the train (SBB) to Monthey station, then change to a bus that takes you to the start of your route. From the station, you can also choose to reach the start directly by bike.