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Torgon – Valleys & must-sees
Torgon
2/11°
From the plain, just steps from the World Cycling Center that houses the UCI offices, this 12.8-kilometer ascent takes you up to the Torgon station.
Difficulty
IntermediateLength
12.9 kmDuration
1:25 h
Description
Starting from Vionnaz, begin your ascent towards Torgon through the vineyards. Then continue your climb along several switchbacks, first passing meadows before entering a more shaded section at the forest edge. This route, with a total length of 12.8 kilometers and 760 meters of elevation gain, runs on a very regular slope with a moderate gradient between Vionnaz and Reveleuraz. A short descent allows a brief rest before a steeper section leading to the village of Torgon, offering a sublime panorama over the Vaud Alps and Lake Geneva. The slope is again gentler after leaving Torgon and the route makes a detour via the La Jorette complex, which hosted the finish of the mountain stage of the Tour de Romandie in 2019. The return to the plain is done on the same route, in reverse.
Turn-by-turn directions
From the center of the village of Vionnaz, head towards Torgon, a mountain village reaching 1,100 meters in altitude and part of the Portes du Soleil ski area. This low-traffic road quickly gains elevation with a series of hairpin bends amidst a beautiful forest dotted with clearings. Cross the hamlet of Revereulaz, then take a short descent before continuing your climb to the village of Torgon. The last two kilometers are on a less steep road, running along the valley side, before crossing the Avançon river and reaching the La Jorette complex, the venue for the finish of the mountain stage of the 2019 Tour de Romandie. From this point, retrace your steps to return to the plain and finish your route in Vionnaz.
Start
Vionnaz, village square (393m)
Destination
Vionnaz, Torgon, La Jorette (1138m)
Author's recommendation
Extend your ascent with a climb to Plan de Croix, and ride through wilder nature crossing a magnificent pine forest.
Technical information
Altitude
1142m
394m
Ascent
+772m
Descent
-13m
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
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Getting there
Information
Public transport
Take the train to Martigny station, then change to the regional train towards St-Gingolph and get off at the Vionnaz stop. It is also possible to take the train to the Monthey or Aigle SBB stations and finish your journey by bus to the village of Vionnaz.
Approach
From the motorway, take the exit 17 Aigle, then follow the road crossing the Rhône towards Vionnaz.
Parking
Many parking spaces are available on Rue du Collège, as well as throughout the village.
Source
This activity is brought to you by Valais/Wallis Promotion