Cycling routes
Valais Cycling Tour: Le Bouveret - Sion (stage 10)
Le Bouveret
8/17°
From the lakeside town of Le Bouveret to the capital of Valais, this stage runs along the banks of the Rhône River and through vineyards before climbing towards the spa resort of Ovronnaz.
Difficulty
IntermediateLength
85.79 kmDuration
6:35 h
Description
Valais is more than just a mountainous region, as the canton extends all the way to the shores of Lake Geneva, one of the largest lakes in Europe. The start of the route takes you along the Rhône, the iconic river that runs through the entire canton. This stage allows you to discover the beautiful vineyards of Valais, which are known for being the most extensive in Switzerland. The ascent to Ovronnaz resort is the highlight of the route and is marked out using Valais cycle signs. You can enjoy a magnificent panoramic view as you make your way downhill to the winemaking municipality of Chamoson. The final section of the route continues towards Ardon and Conthey before finally reaching Sion. Enjoy the charming terraces in the city centre while you're there!
Turn-by-turn directions
The beginning of the route is flat and rises slowly along the shady banks of the Rhône River. After passing close to St-Maurice and its ancient abbey, the route changes direction near Martigny and the elbow of the Rhône. You then enter the heart of Valais as you ride through Fully and its orchards. The stage continues through the vineyards before climbing towards Ovronnaz resort. A magnificent panoramic view awaits you during your descent into the winemaking village of Chamoson. The route continues in the direction of Ardon and then Conthey before reaching the city of Sion. Enjoy the charming terraces in the city centre while you're there!
Start
Le Bouveret, Rte du Lac (374m)
Destination
Sion, Rue de l'Industrie, 1950 Sion (487m)
Author's recommendation
Once you're at Illarsaz, cross the bridge over the Rhône to reach the velodrome at the World Cycling Centre in Aigle. Take a refreshing break at the centre's café-restaurant!
Technical information
Altitude
1371m
374m
Ascent
+1179m
Descent
-1065m
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
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Getting there
Information
Public transport
SBB train from St-Maurice/Monthey. Bus services also available.
Approach
From the A9 motorway, take the Villeneuve exit and follow the H144 road. After crossing the Rhône, take a right on road number 21 towards France until Le Bouveret.
Parking
This tour takes place over several stages and the starting and finishing points are at different locations. Therefore, we advise that you travel to the starting point by public transport. To do so, we recommend you use the car park at Aquaparc or the Swiss Vapeur Parc. Please follow the parking instructions.
Source
This activity is brought to you by Valais/Wallis Promotion