Mountain bike tours

Giw Enduro

Abfahrt von Giw nach Visp mit dem Mountainbike

Visperterminen

Featuring a varied descent spanning roughly 1,200 altitude metres, the tour from Giw to Visp is a real enduro highlight of the Valais Alps.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Length

12.16 km

Duration

48 m

Description

The Giw mountain station is easily accessible via chairlift from Visperterminen. Before heading off, bikers can stop by the terrace of the mountain restaurant to treat themselves to a coffee and enjoy the view of the Weisshorn, the Mischabel range, and the imposing Bietschhorn. Afterwards, the trail fun begins in earnest: a clear and wide trail with multiple descents awaits bikers on the first downhill section from Giw to Muttji. The route then levels out on its way to Hüoterhüsi, before passing through the picturesque hamlet of Ara on its way to Hotee. From there, the single trail is a real enduro highlight: the varied, winding flow trail is embedded in the forest as if carved by the hand of an artist. The tour ends in Visp, where the charming old town is well worth a visit – its numerous restaurants with garden terraces give it an Italian vibe.

Our favorites

Our favorite itineraries are part of a selection of the best routes in the region and are proposed by Valais/Wallis Promotion to best meet the expectations of our guests.

Turn-by-turn directions

The route is signposted in one direction only: Giw -> Visp

Start

Giw (1962m)

Destination

Visp (648m)

Author's recommendation

The terrace of Giw mountain restaurant offers a breathtaking view of the Bietschhorn.

Technical information

Altitude

1962m

646m

Ascent

+3m

Descent

-1318m

Technique

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Best time of the year

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Tags

  • Linear route
  • Singletrail/Free ride
  • Scenic
  • Geological highlights
  • Fauna
  • Insider tip
  • Accessibility
  • Refreshment stops available
  • Cultural/historical interest
  • Flora
  • Cableway ascent/descent
Getting there
Information

Public transport

Regular rail services to Visp from across Switzerland. Continue by postal bus to Visperterminen and take the chairlift to Giw.

Approach

Ideally go to Visp.

Parking

Parking spaces available directly at Visp railway station.

Equipment

We recommend: a bike in excellent working order, a helmet, gloves and a bell, clothing suitable for the weather (always carry a waterproof), food and drink.

Safety information

Use marked bike trails and routes only, making sure you observe all signposting. Kindly close gates after passing through. Please be considerate to walkers, as well as to plants and animals. As a rule, walkers have priority. When planning, take into account participants’ fitness level and ability. All riding is at one’s own risk.

Additional information

More information:

View this tour on SwitzerlandMobility: 

Literature

The tourist office in Visperterminen has a range of brochures and other informative material about mountain biking in the region.

Maps

SwissTopo Maps 1:25'000: 1288 Raron und 1289 Brig

Source

This activity is brought to you by Valais/Wallis Promotion