Cycling routes
Ovronnaz/Mayens de Chamoson – Valais Cycle Tour
Ovronnaz
3/11°
With this beautiful challenge, you reach Ovronnaz and its thermal baths via a road with impressive gradients.
Difficulty
IntermediateLength
10.79 kmDuration
1:30 h
Description
The ascent to the thermal resort of Ovronnaz begins in the middle of the vineyard above the village of Leytron. The ascent is irregular, but on the first kilometers, considerable gradients await you. From the village of Dugny, it continues more regularly uphill. This ascent offers a beautiful view of central Valais and an unobstructed view of the Rhone Valley, especially of a part of the Chamoson vineyard, the largest in Switzerland by area. The route snakes parallel to the Salentse through pastures and coniferous forests. On the way to Ovronnaz, you are accompanied by a fantastic view of the Grand Muveran.
Turn-by-turn directions
Take the opportunity to refill your water bottle at the fountain in the valley start in Leytron and get information about your ascent at the starting point. The traffic signs towards Ovronnaz as well as four signs of the Valais cycle route marking indicate your ascent. In the center of Ovronnaz, turn right and follow the signs to the thermal baths, which are less than two kilometers below the destination. At the end point of the route, next to a small square: sit down and calmly admire the altitude you have reached.
Start
Leytron, Route d’Ovronnaz (488m)
Destination
Mayens-de-Chamoson, Les Dzardis (1359m)
Author's recommendation
Take the opportunity to treat yourself to a bath in the thermal baths of Ovronnaz or Saillon. On the way down, take a detour to the wine village of Chamoson.
Technical information
Altitude
1362m
500m
Ascent
+873m
Descent
-2m
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Best time of the year
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Getting there
Information
Public transport
Regional train from Sion or Martigny to Riddes. From Riddes station, take the post bus to Ovronnaz. All timetable information for trains and post buses can be found at sbb.ch.
Approach
Motorway A9 to exit 24 Riddes, then continue towards Leytron.
Parking
Parking lot at motorway exit 24 Riddes.
Source
This activity is brought to you by Valais/Wallis Promotion