Road cycling

Route du Rhône by bike, Sierre Siders, Valais

Signposted cycling routes, terrific routes over mountain passes and adventurous alpine roads along the valleys invite visitors to enjoy the Valais by bike.

Routes lead through vineyards, valleys and gorges and on panoramic roads over impressive passes. Travelling by bike is the best ways to experience the Valais, allowing riders to choose their own pace. There is something for everyone: leisure riders and road racers.

Road cycling in Goms, Nufenen, Valais, Switzerland

Activities

Cycling routes

Whether in the Rhône Valley or high up in the mountains: Valais offers a great diversity of cycle routes to match everyone’s needs, from Lake Geneva to the Rhône Glacier, from the valley floor all the way up to the fascinating Alpine passes

Valais Cycling Tour

The 10 stages and the climbs of Valais Cycling Tour

From Lake Geneva to the Rhône Glacier, from the valley floor all the way up to the fascinating Alpine passes, the 10 stages of the Valais Cycling Tour criss-cross the Valais on cycling paths of exceptional variety. A real pleasure for those who wish to discover the canton on two wheels.

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Valais Cycling Tour

The Trophy of the dams

The Valais Cycling Tour also includes the category of “The Throphy of the dams”. Simply spectacular: head up one of the huge dams in Valais! Eight of them are accessible by bike and make for a good ride, with altitudes of between 1,483m and 2,364m.

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Valais Cycling Tour

The legendary mountain passes

The Valais Cycling Tour also includes ascents to legendary mountain passes. Get some height and haul yourself up to the peaks with a climb up one of Valais’ 20 mountain passes! The effort will be worth it, with the unbeatable panoramic views at the top: seven of Valais’ alpine passes are over 2,000m high.

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Valais Cycling Tour

Scenic & side valleys

The side valleys in Canton Valais offer a wide choice of different journeys and the perfect excuse to get away from it all. Head out to tackle them and you’ll discover sublime views, picturesque villages and some truly spectacular routes !

Valais Cycling Tour

Vineyard Trail

Through vines and villages, the Vineyard Trail (Chemin du Vignoble) will make you fall in love with the area.

More road cycling activities

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Cycling routes

Rhone Route

Obergoms

Signposted routes

Legendary routes

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Gravel tours

Mountain biking in the midst of nature high above the valley floor in the Veysonnaz region.

More information for your stay

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Cycling offers

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The Swisspeak Resort in Zinal in a winter setting

Your accommodation in a click

On our e-Shop, you can find and book the accommodation of your dreams from a wide selection of offers. Spend unforgettable nights in an exceptional setting and make the most of your stay in Valais.

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Suite at the Cervo Mountain Boutique Resort, Zermatt, www.cervo.ch, Valais

Bike hotels

Suitable accommodation is the basic of perfect holidays for cycling and mountain bike fans.

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3 Cyclists on the Nufenen ascent. Valais Switzerland

The ideal trip for road bike enthusiasts

With more than 2,000 km of signposted cycle paths, the Valais is a must-see destination for road bike enthusiasts.

Road cycling inspiration

From plains to mountains, from Lake Geneva to the Rhône glacier, from deep in the valleys to high mountain passes and imposing dams, the Valais is criss-crossed by an exceptional variety of cycle routes. Get inspired.

Dream routes