- Brief description
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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
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medium
- Rating
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- Starting point
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Giw
- Route
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Giw0.0 kmBergrestaurant Giw0.0 kmBodme3.0 kmAra5.4 kmHotee (1,210 m)6.8 kmEvangelisch-reformierte Kirche11.4 kmVisp (658 m)11.9 kmViège (651 m)12.1 km
- Best season
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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
- Description
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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.
- Directions
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The route is signposted in one direction only: Giw -> Visp
- Highest point
- 1,959 m
- Endpoint
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Visp
- Height profile
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- Equipment
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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 instructions
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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.
- Tips
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The terrace of Giw mountain restaurant offers a breathtaking view of the Bietschhorn.
- Additional information
- Arrival
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Ideally go to Visp.
- Public transportation
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Regular rail services to Visp from across Switzerland. Continue by postal bus to Visperterminen and take the chairlift to Giw.
- Parking
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Parking spaces available directly at Visp railway station.
- Author
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The tour Giw Enduro is used by outdooractive.com provided.
Surfaces
General info
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Oberwallis
205
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Rund um Visp
95
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Visperterminen
21