Hidden treasures in Upper Valais

Day 1: Arrival in Leuk | Round trip in the Turtmanntal valley Arrival and collection of your luggage in Leuk. You’ll enjoy the first few quiet kilometres through the Pfyn-Finges nature park, before catching a glimpse of the roofs of the town of Sierre. This is followed by a ride along the vineyards to the village of Agarn, where the first few metres of ascent await you into the Turtmann Valley. The descent into the Rhone Valley is a reward for all your efforts so far, before the last climb of the day through the vineyards and the Dala Gorge. Your day ends in Susten. Details: approx. 90 km / 2860 m ascent / 2860 m descent Day 2: Susten – Moosalp – Brig You’ll soon leave the Rhone-biking path, to climb up the winding road to the Moosalp Pass. Enjoy the view and take deep breaths at the top because the descent to Visperterminen is breathtaking. To end off this leg, you’ll pass right near the Brigerbad hot springs. Details: approx. 68 km / 1720 m ascent / 1790 m descent Day 3: Trip to the Gibidum dam wall You can give your tired legs a little rest today. A gentle ascent takes you to the Gibidum dam wall, an  imposing edifice at the foot of the Aletsch glacier directly above the Massa gorge. Details: approx. 21.5 km / 950 m ascent / 950 m descent Day 4: Brig – Col du Grimsel – Obergesteln Having recovered your energy, you’ll follow the course of the Rhone through the villages typical of the Goms valley await you. When you arrive in Oberwald, take the time to recover before starting on the Grimsel Pass – for hardened cyclists only! Details: approx. 82 km / 2585 m ascent / 1890 m descent Day 5: The most beautiful Alpine passes The most beautiful Alpine passes can be reached quickly from Oberwald. The first ascent to the Nufenen pass is followed by a speedy descent down to Airolo. The ensuing ride up to the Gotthard Pass represents a real challenge over cobblestones and along countless serpentine curves. You can recover on the descent to Hospental before the toughest challenge of the day: the Furka Pass. Details: approx. 100 km / 3185 m ascent / 3185 m descent Day 6: Obergesteln – (Option: Binntal) – Leuk There are two options for ending off your stay. You can follow the Rhone route from its source, first through the villages of the Goms valley and then to Leuk. Or, if you want to get a bit higher, a diversion to the authentic Binn Valley is highly recommended. But beware: the route passes through a tunnel and certain sections of the road aren’t tarred. But the chance to discover the landscape around Binn is well worth the effort! Details: approx. 75 - 90 km / 680 – 1280 m ascent / 1305 - 1905 m descent Day 7: Departure or extension of stay

Unique scenery awaits you in Valais. Surrounded by the most beautiful and highest peaks of the Swiss Alps, you will be able to visit some of the most famous valleys and passes in the country. The fifth leg requires good fitness. All cycling routes on visitvalais.ch: https://www.valais.ch/en/activities/road-cycling/routes

Included: • 6 overnight stays including breakfast • Daily luggage transfers • Subsidy for arrival by train • Carefully detailed route description • Detailed travel documents (one per room) • Navigation app and GPS data available • SwitzerlandMobility-Plus subscription for one year • Service hotline Not included : • Tourist tax, if due

Option of additional nights - booking after your payment (you will be contacted by our booking team): • Leuk (Susten): CHF 99 (per person in double room) • Single room surcharge: CHF 35

Bike hire option - booking after your payment (you will be contacted by our booking team): • Road bike: CHF 269

• Up to 29 days before start of the trip: 20% • 28 – 15 days before start of the trip: 50% • 14 – 08 days before start of the trip: 70% • 07 – 1 days before start of the trip: 90% • 0 day before start of the trip / No–show: 100%

Level: Intermediate to difficult Equipment needed: • Road bike (can be hired) • Helmet • Gloves • Sunglasses • Comfortable bike clothing suitable for the weather conditions Seasons: Season 1: 14.09. - 29.09.2024 Season 2: 15.06. - 13.09.2024 Category: Mid-range hotels, 4* hotels in Obergesteln and Brigue (if possible, classified as bike hotels). Check-in/check-out: Check-in 4 pm, Check-out 11 am Arrival / Parking / Departure: Paid parking in Leuk: about CHF 20 per week. Payable on site. Arrival and departure by public transport to/from Leuk.