Cycling routes
Salgesch-Leukerbad – Valais Cycling Tour
Salgesch
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From Salgesch to Varen, the route climbs gently across vineyards before ascending in regular intervals to Leukerbad.
Difficulty
IntermediateLength
20.11 kmDuration
1:20 h
Description
The climb begins in Salgesch village centre, ascending gradually through vineyards and taking in a few hairpin bends to reach Varen. A short descent to the village of Leuk (Loèche) will take you to the main road that accesses the Dalatal. The road, which is broad and free of any significant gradients, then crosses the village of Inden, gradually offering up a breathtaking view of the Gemmi massif and the cliffs surrounding Leukerbad. The final part of the climb isn’t too demanding, and takes you up to 1,400 metres in altitude to the centre of the thermal resort of Leukerbad.
Turn-by-turn directions
From the centre of the village of Salgesch to Varen, the road climbs gradually through the vineyards. After passing through numerous vineyards, you’ll arrive in Varen. After the village, a short descent leads you to Leuk, which you bypass and join the main road to Rumeling and Inden. At the entrance to the village of Leukerbad (Leukerbad), go straight on at the roundabout to reach the village centre.
Start
Salgesch, Kirchstrasse (582m)
Destination
Leukerbad, Kuparkstrasse (1381m)
Author's recommendation
The spectacular cliffs of Leukerbad. It’s the perfect place to take a photo to remember the climb!
Technical information
Altitude
1380m
582m
Ascent
+834m
Descent
-36m
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
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Getting there
Information
Public transport
To reach the starting point in Salgesch, take the funicular, PostBus or bus from Sierre or Visp.
Approach
Motorway exit A9 to Sierre-Est, then follow the cantonal road to Salgesch village centre.
Parking
This tour is the second stage of the Valais Cycling Tour, which takes place over several stages. The starting and finishing points are in different locations. We therefore advise you to travel to the starting point using public transport. To do this, we recommend using the SBB car park in Sierre (Plaine Bellevue) or Leuk. There is also parking available in Leukerbad and Susten. Please follow the local parking instructions.
Source
This activity is brought to you by Valais/Wallis Promotion