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Biking holidays Valais Panorama Tour

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5 Days / 4 Nights
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Two mountain bikers sitting by an alpine lake in Valais with yellow bikes in foreground. Snow-capped mountains and traditional buildings visible.

The essentials at a glance

This moderate mountain bike tour through the Swiss Valais covers approximately 130 km over 5 days, featuring challenging singletrails and panoramic alpine routes. Starting at Grimselpass, the route leads through the Rhône Valley via Reckingen, Bellwald, and Binn to Brig. Highlights include the Twingi Gorge, suspension bridges, the Bellwald bike park, and spectacular descents with elevation gains totaling over 3,300 meters. Daily luggage transfers and digital navigation included.

Alpine colours

After a restful night in the mountains, your mountain bike adventure through the Valais begins. The water of the Grimsel reservoir sparkles in the morning light. A thrilling descent to Goms sees for a change of scenery. In Reckingen, gnarled brown wooden houses dot the landscape. A few kilometres further on, the glistening peaks of the Valais four-thousanders greet you. 

Where else could you find a better contrast to the deep blue sky other than on the sunny terrace in the village of Bellwald? After cycling through the narrow Twingi Gorge, you arrive in the Binn Valley. With no light pollution, on clear nights the starry sky never fails to astound. At the end of the journey, the Saflisch Pass, with its stunning views, comes into view. The lush green of the Riederwald forest marks the end of the Valais Panorama bike trail.

Biking holidays Valais Panorama Tour
moderate
Mountainbike
5 Days / 4 Nights
Self-guided tour
from
999.- CHF
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Two mountain bikers riding on a rocky trail in the Swiss Alps with a mountain lake and dramatic peaks in the background under cloudy skies.
Two cyclists with mountain bikes standing on a path in front of the historic Stockalper Palace in Brig, featuring white towers with onion domes.
Mountain biker descending a steep grassy slope in Valais with alpine valley and mountains in background, sunlight filtering through trees.

Itinerary

Day
1

Arrival at the Grimsel Pass

After starting at the Grimsel Pass, this stage takes you past the Totesee lake and then along a scenic high-altitude trail to the Üerlichergale alp. From here, you’ll follow a forest road downhill to Ulrichen. This is a good time to make a pitstop, as the route then continues steeply uphill via Chietal to Moosmatte. Once you reach the top, a wonderful single trail leads to Flesche. From there, the route continues downhill through the forest to the Rhône Valley and the village of Reckingen.

approx. 36 km (Singletrails: 16 km)
980 m
1'820 m

Today, you’ll first head south along the Rhône. Shortly after you pass Sand, the route leads away from the cycle path and along an exciting single trail to Egguti. Ernen is the first larger village you’ll encounter along the way, followed by a longer ascent to Alpe Frid.

Then, continue along forest roads and single trails until you get to Z’Mübach. Small trails lead to Mühlebach in the Rappen Valley. You then have a suspension bridge to cross (NB: you have to push your bike across). Then it’s just a short cable car ride from Fürgangen up to Bellwald.

approx. 34 km (Singletrails: 9 km)
930 m
1'050 m

Today begins with a cable car ride up to the Bellwald bike park. The ‘Into the Wild’ trail is a thrilling start to your day, whereas the descent to Ried in the Rhône Valley is a little more leisurely, taking you past the hamlet of Egga and the St. Anna chapel. You’ll already be familiar with the suspension bridge over the Rhône, having crossed it yesterday. Then, a trail leads you through the Twingi Gorge and into the Binn Valley.

approx. 21 km (Singletrails: 8.5 km)
320 m
990 m

This final stage begins with a steady climb towards Brunegge. The last few metres lead over narrow paths to the top of the pass and are quite challenging. Enough so that a break st the top is well earned! Take in the views before the long descent on single trails via Rosswald down into the Rhône Valley. Your arrival in Brig concludes this tour – it’s now time to collect your luggage and depart.

approx. 39 km (Singletrails: 12 km)
1'160 m
1'890 m

Tour character

There are some metres of altitude to negotiate every day. Not every trail has a cable car. A good level of fitness is required for the long ascents. The trails are varied and flowing. Good technique is necessary to reach the valley comfortably.

moderate

 

Prices & dates

Category: Middle-class hotels

Prices per person in CHF
Two mountain bikers with their bikes standing on rocky terrain beside a blue alpine lake in Valais, with mountains and cloudy sky in background.
Mountain bikers on rocky singletrail in Valais Alps with snow-capped peaks and glacier valley in background under blue sky with clouds.
Two mountain bikers on a grassy alpine trail in Valais with dramatic mountain peaks and cloudy sky in the background.

Services & Information

Included:

  • Overnight stays as stated incl. breakfast
  • Daily luggage transfers
  • Costs for luggage pick-up at the station
  • Subsidy for arrival by train
  • Carefully elaborated route description
  • Travel documents (x1 per room)
  • Navigation app and GPS data available
  • SwitzerlandMobility-Plus subscription for one year
  • Service hotline 

Note:

  • Cable car rides Fürgangen-Bellwald and Bellwald-Richinen (incl. bike) not included in the tour price
  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price

 

Arrival/Departure: 

  • Arrival at the Grimsel Pass using public transport.
  • Departure from Brig using public transport. Luggage collection at the luggage office by 5pm at the latest.

Arrival by train

Leave your car at home! For every cycling, biking, or hiking tour in Switzerland, each participant receives an SBB coupon that grants a CHF 10 discount on their train ticket for the journey. The discount can be redeemed in the SBB online shop or via the SBB app.

For many trips, we use luggage counters at train stations at the beginning and end of the journey for convenient baggage drop-off and collection. This can easily be combined with your train travel. If you have a GA travelcard, you can indicate this when booking, and we will credit the amount to your invoice.

If you don’t use the coupon for your trip, you can redeem it later in the year. Please note that retroactive refunds are not possible for administrative reasons.

Travel documents "digital"

In the future, we will reduce the amount of printed documents. With your tour dossier, you will receive instructions on how to navigate using the Eurotrek Travel Guide App. Additional information will be available online.

Before your trip, you will receive a small document package containing:

  • Your travel itinerary
  • Luggage tags
  • Instructions for using the app
  • Any applicable vouchers

While traveling, you can easily navigate with the Eurotrek Travel Guide App. In addition to your digitally mapped route, the app provides further details about your booked trip. The app is also available offline, as long as the trip is downloaded in advance.

Services & Information

Included:

  • Overnight stays as stated incl. breakfast
  • Daily luggage transfers (1 piece of luggage per person, max. 20 kg)
  • Costs for luggage pick-up at the station (for direct departure)
  • Subsidy for arrival by train
  • Carefully elaborated route description
  • Digital travel documents incl. navigation app
  • SwitzerlandMobility-Plus subscription for one year
  • Service hotline 

Note:

  • Cable car rides Fürgangen-Bellwald and Bellwald-Richinen (incl. bike) not included in the tour price
  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price

 

Arrival/Departure: 

  • Arrival at the Grimsel Pass using public transport.
  • Departure from Brig using public transport. Luggage collection at the luggage office by 5pm at the latest.

Arrival by train

Leave your car at home! For every cycling, biking, or hiking tour in Switzerland, each participant receives an SBB coupon that grants a CHF 10 discount on their train ticket for the journey. The discount can be redeemed in the SBB online shop or via the SBB app.

For many trips, we use luggage counters at train stations at the beginning and end of the journey for convenient baggage drop-off and collection. This can easily be combined with your train travel. If you have a GA travelcard, you can indicate this when booking, and we will credit the amount to your invoice.

If you don’t use the coupon for your trip, you can redeem it later in the year. Please note that retroactive refunds are not possible for administrative reasons.

Travel documents "digital"

In the future, we will reduce the amount of printed documents. With your tour dossier, you will receive instructions on how to navigate using the Eurotrek Travel Guide App. Additional information will be available online.

Before your trip, you will receive a small document package containing:

  • Your travel itinerary
  • Luggage tags
  • Instructions for using the app
  • Any applicable vouchers

While traveling, you can easily navigate with the Eurotrek Travel Guide App. In addition to your digitally mapped route, the app provides further details about your booked trip. The app is also available offline, as long as the trip is downloaded in advance.

Our Rental bikes

Mondraker Raze full suspension MTB with light blue and black frame, front suspension fork, disc brakes, and knobby tires on white background.
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Mondraker Raze

MTB of the Mondraker brand with aluminium frame. A spare inner tube per bike, tyre levers and a pump are included, as well as a smartphone holder per travel dossier.

Specifications:

  • Frame: Raze 29 6061 Stealth Evo aluminium
  • Gear system: SRAM SX Eagle, Roller Bearing Clutch Type 3, Cage Lock, long cage, 1x12-speed, X-Actuation 1:1
  • Brakes: SRAM Level T, two-piece caliper, one-piece 180mm 6-hole Centreline rotor, organic brake pads with steel backing plate
  • Suspension fork: 130mm travel, RockShox 35 Gold 29 RL, 150mm, Solo Air, tapered steerer tube, Boost 15x110mm axle, 35mm steel stanchions, 44mm offset
  • Rear shock: Fox Float DPS LV EVOL Performance, 205x57.5mm. Adjustments: rebound, 3-stage compression
  • Wheel size: 29‘ (size S = 27.5’)
  • Weight: approx. 15.9 kg
  • Maximum permissible weight: 120 kg
S = 38 cm (155 bis 165 cm)
M = 42 cm (160 - 175 cm)
L = 47 cm (170 - 185 cm)
Black Stevens E-Inception 6 full-suspension e-mountain bike with front suspension fork, disc brakes, and Schwalbe tires on white background.
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E-MBT Fully Stevens E-Inception 6

Flyer E-Mountainbike. Maximum speed 25 km/h. Drivers must be at least 16 years of age (or 14 years with a moped license). A spare tube, pump, tools, lock and a smartphone-holder per travel dossier are included in the rental price. 

Specifications:

  • Gear system: Shimano Deore Shadow+ 12-speed
  • Brakes: Shimano BR-MT 420
  • Motor: Bosch G4 Performance Line CX
  • Battery: Bosch Powertube 625Wh/16.7Ah/36V
  • Suspension fork: RockShox 35 Silver TK
  • Rear shock: RockShox Deluxe Select R
  • Assist up to 6 km/h
  • Wheel size: 29‘ (size S: 27.5’)
  • Weight: 26 kg 
  • Permissible total weight: 140 kg
S = 41 cm (160 - 170 cm)
M = 45 cm (170 - 180 cm)
L = 50 cm (180 - 190 cm)

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