Cycling routes

Valais Bike Tour: St-Luc Anniviers - Veysonnaz (stage 6)

St-Luc

St-Luc

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From Val d’Anniviers to the destination Veysonnaz, the sixth stage begins in St-Luc and leads through the nature-preserved Val d’Hérens to the well-known « piste de l’Ours ».

Difficulty

Intermediate

Length

77.22 km

Duration

5:00 h
St-Luc
Das Wallis mit dem Fahrrad entdecken
Evolène - Dent Blanche
Mazot in Evolène
Erdpyramiden von Euseigne

Description

The stage begins in St-Luc and takes you among fir trees and streams to Ayer. From there you ride a few kilometers towards Zinal until you can turn off to Grimentz. You pass through the beautiful Valais village of Grimentz and ride back on the opposite side to Val d’Anniviers. Without going back down into the valley, you reach Vercorin and Nax, where you can enjoy a beautiful view of the Rhone valley. After passing Nax, the road leads down towards Loye, where you discover one of the most beautiful side valleys of Valais: Val d’Hérens. Even when you reach Vex, you do not yet drive down into the valley plain. You reach one side valley after another without touching the valley plain of Valais. After some kilometers, you reach the stage destination Veysonnaz.

Turn-by-turn directions

The first kilometers from St-Luc to Grimentz are quite uneven and you can enjoy the view from Val d’Anniviers to the Matterhorn. After some curves downhill, you leave Grimentz again and the road rises towards Pensec and Vercorin. On the descent to Loye, a breathtaking panorama awaits you to recharge for the climb to Nax and further into Val d’Hérens. Along the valley side, you pass through Vernamiège, Mase, and St-Martin before taking another descent to Euseigne and the famous pyramids. The last section of this stage leads through Vex and the small community of Les Agettes to Veysonnaz. Enjoy there the indescribable view over the Rhone valley and the surrounding mountains.

Start

St-Luc, Bella Tola (1641m)

Destination

Veysonnaz (1334m)

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Author's recommendation

Don't forget to make a short stop at the pyramids of Euseigne. The pyramids consist of leftover moraine material and reach a height of 10 to 15 meters. The pyramids are about 80,000 to 100,000 years old and are remnants of the Eringer glacier. They are one of the most amazing geological sights in the Alps.

Technical information

Altitude

1642m

893m

Ascent

+1901m

Descent

-2212m

Technique

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

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Tags

  • Linear route
  • Multi-stage route
  • Scenic
  • Geological highlights
  • Fauna
  • Insider tip
  • Summit route
  • Refreshment stops available
  • Cultural/historical interest
  • Flora
Getting there
Information

Public transport

SBB train to Siders, then by post bus to St-Luc via Vissoie.

Approach

Take the A9 motorway exit Sierre Est and follow the signs to Val d’Anniviers.

Parking

Since this route is part of a stage tour section and the start location does not match the destination (not a circular route), we recommend traveling by public transport. Alternatively, you can use the parking lots at the mountain railways in St-Luc. Follow the local parking guidance system for this.

Equipment

Our recommendation: Technically flawless bicycle, helmet, gloves and bell, clothing appropriate to the weather (always with you: rain protection), drink and food.

Safety information

Respect the rules of Swiss road traffic. Traveling this route is at your own risk; any liability is excluded. Respect the flora and fauna in your surroundings. For your safety, we recommend wearing a bicycle helmet. Emergency numbers: 144 Ambulance / 117 Police /1414 Rega. Assess your own skills and fitness well. Traveling the various routes is always at your own responsibility.

Additional information

Further information about the destinations can be found here: 

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Maps

Swiss leisure map: National overview map with the routes of SchweizMobil at a scale of 1:275,000

Source

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