Dream routes

Road cycling on Grimsel pass, summer in Valais, Switzerland

From plains to mountains, from Lake Geneva to the Rhône glacier, from deep in the valleys to high mountain passes and imposing dams, the Valais is criss-crossed by an exceptional variety of cycle routes.

A real treat for those wishing to discover other facets of the canton. Pedal your way through vineyards, valleys and gorges on panoramic routes that will delight cyclists of all levels, whether amateur or competitive.

Valais’s Legendary Routes

Two cyclists on the Furka climb ride in the Hotel Belvedere. Valais, Switzerland

The ideal trip for road bike enthusiasts

3 Cyclists on the Nufenen ascent. Valais Switzerland

Road bike rental

Sports shop for bikers, Valais

Signposted routes

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Cycling guides

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Cycling Events

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Activities

Cycling routes

Whether in the Rhône Valley or high up in the mountains: Valais offers a great diversity of cycle routes to match everyone’s needs, from Lake Geneva to the Rhône Glacier, from the valley floor all the way up to the fascinating Alpine passes

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Valais Cycling Tour

Vineyard Trail

Through vines and villages, the Vineyard Trail (Chemin du Vignoble) will make you fall in love with the area.

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Valais Cycling Tour

Scenic & side valleys

The side valleys in Canton Valais offer a wide choice of different journeys and the perfect excuse to get away from it all. Head out to tackle them and you’ll discover sublime views, picturesque villages and some truly spectacular routes !

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Valais Cycling Tour

The legendary mountain passes

The Valais Cycling Tour also includes ascents to legendary mountain passes. Get some height and haul yourself up to the peaks with a climb up one of Valais’ 20 mountain passes! The effort will be worth it, with the unbeatable panoramic views at the top: seven of Valais’ alpine passes are over 2,000m high.

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Valais Cycling Tour

The Trophy of the dams

The Valais Cycling Tour also includes the category of “The Throphy of the dams”. Simply spectacular: head up one of the huge dams in Valais! Eight of them are accessible by bike and make for a good ride, with altitudes of between 1,483m and 2,364m.

Cycling at the Grimsel pass, Valais

Valais Cycling Tour

The 10 stages and the climbs of Valais Cycling Tour

From Lake Geneva to the Rhône Glacier, from the valley floor all the way up to the fascinating Alpine passes, the 10 stages of the Valais Cycling Tour criss-cross the Valais on cycling paths of exceptional variety. A real pleasure for those who wish to discover the canton on two wheels.