Cycling routes
Visp - Zermatt - Scenic & side valleys
Visp
8/13°
ClosedStarting out from Visp, you follow the same road that leads to Saas-Fee as far as the crossroads at the exit to the village of Stalden. Then, head in the direction of Sankt Niklaus, Randa and Täsch. From here on, the road is closed to motorised traffic as far as Zermatt.
Difficulty
IntermediateLength
36.82 kmDuration
3:15 h
Description
Starting out from Visp, the first few kilometres of the route are fairly gentle and let you get warmed up before the real ascent, which starts shortly before you reach the village of Stalden. You then turn off to the right in the direction of Zermatt, leaving the valley leading to Saas-Fee on your left. The kilometres that follow take you through the villages of the Mattertal: Stock, Bifig, Breitmatten and Täsch. The peace and quiet of the last few kilometres between Täsch and Zermatt give you the chance to admire the exceptional natural environment around you. The ultimate reward for your efforts? Stunning views of the famous Matterhorn on arrival in Zermatt.
Turn-by-turn directions
From Visp, begin with a warm-up by following the river Vispa. On the road leading to the famous resorts of Zermatt and Saas-Fee, you pass through the village of Stalden before turning off to the right and entering the Mattertal valley. The road gradually climbs until it reaches the village of Täsch, nestled in the heart of a well-preserved, narrow valley. Little by little, the resort of Zermatt can be glimpsed behind the mountain range. As reward for your efforts, the internationally famous village then reveals views of the legendary Matterhorn – possibly the world’s most photographed mountain.
Start
Train station Visp (648m)
Destination
Zermatt (1604m)
Author's recommendation
Zermatt is one of the most famous ski resorts on the planet. The road is closed to motorised traffic from Täsch onwards. A chance for cyclists to ride along a route that is practically reserved just for them!
Technical information
Altitude
1605m
648m
Ascent
+993m
Descent
-36m
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Best time of the year
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Getting there
Information
Public transport
Frequent train connections from all over Switzerland via the Lötschberg tunnel or the Simplon line to Visp (SBB).
Approach
Take the cantonal road number 9 from Brig or Sierre to Visp.
Parking
Underground parking at Visp train station. Follow the car park routeing in Visp.
Source
This activity is brought to you by Valais/Wallis Promotion
