Hidden treasures of the Upper Valais – Rhône Valley variant

Day 1: Arrival in Leuk | Round trip into the Turtmann Valley A leisurely ride initially along the Rhône until the roofs of Sierre come into view and things become more strenuous as you cycle through the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park up to Oberems and then follow the long Turtmann Valley. This is followed by a relaxed descent into the Rhône valley, before a final ascent to Leuk completes today's trip. Approx. 90 km / 2,860 m ascent / 2,860 m descent Day 2: Susten – Moosalp – Brig The ride from Leuk to Brig could be very easy – but it is not. Leaving the Rhône cycle path, you climb up the serpentine road to Moosalp. Enjoy the view and take deep breaths at the top before the breathtaking (literally) descent to Stalden. Pass the saffron-growing village of Mund to reach Brig. Approx. 68 km / 1,720 m ascent / 1,790 m descent Day 3: Round trip to the Gibidum reservoir A little respite for tired legs today when the ride takes you high up to the Gibidum reservoir. The imposing stoned dam is at the foot of the Aletsch glacier directly above the Massa gorge. Approx. 21,5 km / 950 m ascent / 950 m descent Day 4: Departure or individual extension

Unique scenery awaits you in Valais. Surrounded by the highest peaks in the Alps, you’ll visit some of the most famous valleys and passes in Switzerland, riding on tarred roads throughout, on which a certain amount of traffic must be taken into account near town and city centres. All cycling routes on visitvalais.ch: https://www.valais.ch/en/activities/road-cycling/routes

Included: • 3 overnight stays including breakfast • Daily luggage transfers • Subsidy for arrival by train • Carefully detailed route description • Detailed travel documentations (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: CHF 99 (per person in double room) • Single room surcharge: CHF 35

Road bike hire option - booking after your payment (you will be contacted by our booking team): • Road bike: CHF 215

• 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 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: Middle-class hotels (if possible, classified as bike hotel) Arrival / Parking / Departure: Arrival in Leuk/Brig by public transport. Departure by public transport from Leuk/Brig.