Mountain bike tours
Chamossaire Tour
Anzère
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This scenic loop takes in nearby hamlets and farmsteads. A short section leads through Arbaz before a climb back up to Anzère.
Difficulty
IntermediateLength
13.37 kmDuration
2:05 hDescription
Starting in Anzère, the Chamossaire Tour passes through the Gô pastures before leading into the valley of the Combe d’Arbaz, study site in winter for Switzerland’s national Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research (SLF). The descent continues along an unsurfaced road towards Arbaz. The climb back up to Anzère leads through the district of Chamossaire, which bears the name of a famous local summit.
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Turn-by-turn directions
From the resort of Anzère, set off for the Gô pastures, where you can see some magnificent and authentic old farm buildings. You then begin the descent to Arbaz by heading into the valley of the Combe d’Arbaz along an unsurfaced road. Along the way, you may spot the bunker where Switzerland’s national Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research (SLF) monitors and studies avalanches. The descent finishes where the lane meets the main road up from the valley. Here, you make for one of the region’s historical irrigation channels, the Bisse d’Ayent. Since the path along the channel is very popular, take the forest track that will lead you to the bottom of the resort. To complete your ride, climb back up to the starting point via the districts of Chamossaire, Pralan and Les Audannes.
Start
Anzère (1515m)
Destination
Anzère (1515m)
Author's recommendation
When you reach the Bisse d’Ayent, take a break from riding to stroll along the historical irrigation channel, which carries water from early June to October.
Technical information
Altitude
1597m
1281m
Ascent
+319m
Descent
-319m
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Best time of the year
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
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Getting there
Information
Public transport
PostBus from Sion to Anzère.
Approach
A9 motorway to Sion Est (exit 27), then follow signs for Ayent/Anzère.
Parking
Parking available at various locations in the resort of Anzère.
Source
This activity is brought to you by Valais/Wallis Promotion