Villages Bike

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Logo Villages Bike
Tour data
22.96km
808 - 1,451m
Distance
769hm
785hm
Ascent
03:15h
 
Duration
Brief description

With this ride you will discover the villages nestling on the hillsides near Crans-Montana and their attractions, including Venthône castle, Lens church, Christ-Roi, etc. Possible variant through Chermignon-d'en-Haut.

Starting point

Moubra lake, Route de la Moubra

Route
Orzière
1.6 km
Clairmont
1.8 km
La Comba
2.1 km
Randogne (1,220 m)
2.3 km
Pradouvan
2.3 km
Mollens (1,070 m)
5.0 km
Saint-Maurice-de-Laques
5.6 km
Saint-Maurice de Laques
5.8 km
Venthen (799 m)
6.4 km
Siders (533 m)
6.6 km
Corin-de-la-Crête
10.1 km
Relais Fleuri
11.7 km
Chermignon-d'en-Bas
11.8 km
Les Amis
15.1 km
Leis (1,128 m)
15.4 km
Icogne (1,026 m)
17.0 km


Description
This 23km mountain bike circuit introduces you to the villages located on the Crans-Montana hillsides and their curious features. On the programme: Venthône castle, Lens church, the Christ-Roi,...

The itinerary proposes a gentle approach to our villages and their surroundings, at your own rhythm. Departure is from Lake Moubra, then the route takes you towards the villages of Randogne and Mollens to arrive above Venthône. At Darnona, if you want to break the journey, you can head back up to the resort by taking your bike in the funicular. Next, back to the west, towards Chermignon-d?en-Bas, then Lens with an uphill on the Chemin des Bouillettes to the foot of the Christ-Roi hill which you leave to reach the Louché Lake. The return to Crans-Montana is via the upper reaches of Icogne, the most westerly village in Crans-Montana. From the ?mayens?, the uphill to the resort requires quite some effort. You can rest at Lake Miriouges in the heart of the forest, before returning to the Moubra. This route combines all the ingredients of a real bike ride: technical downhills, different types of paths?all in very diverse surroundings. This excursion can either be done in one go (23 km) or in sections.

Directions

Departure from the Moubra lake - Marigny - La Comba - Mollens - St-Maurice-de-Laques - Venthône - Stop at the Darnona funicular - Chermignon-d'en-Bas - Lens - Tsantové via Chemin de la Scie - Les Briesses - Trip through the forest near the Rue de Pirrazilina - Arrival at Moubra lake.

Highest point
1,451 m
Endpoint

Moubra lake, Route de la Moubra

Height profile
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Equipment
Helmets are mandatory.

Knee and elbow pads and backprotection are recommended.

Safety instructions
Along the course, you’ll meet hikers, dog walkers, horse riders,etc., so be cautious and respect others !

Individuals use the course at their own risk.

We accept no liability for any accidents.

Additional information

Directions
To reach Crans-Montana by car, take the exit of the A9 motorway (Rhône motorway) called "Sierre ouest". At the motorway exit, turn left and follow the signs for "Sierre". At the roundabout, turn right. Continue for 500 metres, then at the entrance to Sierre, turn left following the signs for "Crans-Montana".

Take the Route de Crans-Montana to the junction of the former pneumology centre.

Follow then the Route de la Moubra on your right and take the second exit at the roundabout towards Lac Moubra. 

The journey takes about 20 minutes.

From Crans-Montana: Go to the centre of Montana and drive down the Route de la Moubra to Lake Moubra.

Public transportation
The resort of Crans-Montana is easily accessible from Sierre station with the SMC bus company or the funicular and from Sion station with the bus company CarPostal.

The free shuttle buses of the SMC bus company serve the whole resort of Crans-Montana from mid-june to october.

The nearest stop to this ride by shuttle bus is: La Moubra, line 433.

Parking

Free parking is available at La Moubra.


Author
The tour Villages Bike is used by outdooractive.com provided.

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