Cycling routes

Wallis Bike Tour: Champéry - Le Bouveret (Stage 9)

Le Bouveret

Champéry

2/9°

From the foot of the Dents-du-Midi to the shore of Lake Geneva, you discover the Val d'Illiez as well as the Rhone Valley and finally reach Lake Geneva along the Stockalper Canal at the end of the route. 

Difficulty

Intermediate

Length

57.01 km

Duration

4:00 h
Le Bouveret
Morgins
Swiss Vapeur Parc

Description

Starting from Champéry, you cross the Col de Champoussin (1,588 m) and enjoy the impressive panorama of the Dents-du-Midi. After a 6km ascent, you reach the plateau and the Pas de Morgins. After descending into the Rhone valley, you ultimately ride along the Rhone riverbank to Lake Geneva. 

Turn-by-turn directions

 You leave Champéry and take on the inconspicuous Col de Champoussin at 1,588 m. The impressive rock massif of the Dents-du-Midi accompanies you throughout the entire ascent. Treat yourself to a photo break before crossing the pass and continuing on the narrow road named « Délifrette ». This road leads you to the village of Val d'Illiez, from where you continue your route on the cantonal road. After a few kilometers, turn left and start the 6km ascent towards Morgins. On the road to Pas de Morgins you pass the village of Troistorrents and cross the small town of Monthey. Along the Stockalper Canal as well as the Rhone riverbank, you reach the shores of Lake Geneva in a leisurely manner.

Start

Champéry, Rte de la Fin 15 (1033m)

Destination

Le Bouveret, Rte du Lac (374m)

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Author's recommendation

Take a short stroll through the village of Troistorrents and sample one of the many sweets from the local bakery « de la Poste ». Every Wednesday morning, the weekly market takes place in Monthey, which is worth a visit.

Technical information

Altitude

1587m

374m

Ascent

+1126m

Descent

-1782m

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

You can reach Champéry by AOMC regional train or by bus from Monthey. Detailed timetables for trains and post buses can be found at sbb.ch. 

Approach

Leave the A9 motorway at Bex and follow the signs towards Portes du Soleil / Champéry.

Parking

Since this route is a partial section of a stage route and the start location does not correspond to the destination (not a circular route), we recommend traveling by public transport. Alternatively, parking spaces at the AOMC train station or at the mountain railways can be used. Please follow the local parking guidance system for this purpose. 

Equipment

Respect the rules of Swiss road traffic. Riding this route is at your own risk; all liability is excluded. Respect the flora and fauna around you. For your safety, we recommend wearing a bicycle helmet. Emergency numbers: 144 Ambulance / 117 Police /1414 Rega 

Safety information

Respect the rules of Swiss road traffic. Riding this route is at your own risk and all liability is excluded. Respect the fauna and flora around you. For your safety, we recommend wearing a bicycle helmet. Assess your own skills and fitness well. Riding the different routes is always done at your own responsibility.

Additional information

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Maps

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

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