Turtmanntal - Scenic & side valleys

Logo Turtmanntal - Scenic & side valleys
Logo Turtmanntal - Scenic & side valleys
Tour data
18.44km
628 - 1,820m
Distance
1,036hm
Ascent
02:18h
 
Duration
Brief description

In just a few kilometres, leave the Rhone valley behind and enter wild, unspoilt countryside.

Difficulty
difficult
Rating
Technique
Fitness
Landscape
Experience
Starting point

Turtmann

Route
Pizzeria Dolce Vita
Turtmann (640 m)
0.1 km
Tuminen
3.4 km
Unterems (1,003 m)
5.1 km
Restaurant Friedheim
5.2 km
Restaurant Edelweiss
5.2 km
Zum Undru Hus
8.7 km
Bielen
8.9 km
Mittelems
9.1 km
Bort
9.2 km
Oberems (1,335 m)
9.4 km
Oberems (1,336 m)
9.6 km
Hübschweidi
12.2 km
Waldesruh
17.8 km
Gruben
18.3 km


Best season
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Description

The Turtmanntal is a valley worth discovering! Using your own pedal power, you’ll leave the flatlands behind and quickly reach the villages of Unterems and Oberems. The second part of the climb will see you tackle less steep gradients on the mountain side. But be patient, the valley is not yet in sight. After 15 kilometres of climbing, you’ll ultimately be rewarded with a wild and unspoilt alpine setting.

Directions

Leaving the village of Turtmann, several hairpin bends bring you to a junction where the road splits and heads off towards either the Turtmanntal valley or the plateau of Eischoll/Bürchen. Taking the road to the right, you’ll pass through the villages of Unterems and Oberems. If necessary, take the cable car and spare yourself the effort of this part of the ascent; from here the valley opens out and the gradient becomes more gentle as you peddle towards the end of the tarmac road. What’s more, this untamed countryside can be explored on foot, by mountain bike or, in winter, on ski skins.

Highest point
1,820 m
Endpoint

Gruben

Height profile
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Equipment

We recommend: bike in excellent working order, helmet, gloves and bell, clothing suitable for the weather (always carry a waterproof), food and drink.

Safety instructions

Strictly respect the Swiss traffic rules. Please note that you are running the tour at your own risk and all liability is refused. Please be considerate to plants and animals. For your own safety, wear an helmet every time you ride a bike. Emergency numbers: 144 Ambulance / 117 Police / 1414 Helicopter Rescue (Rega).

Tips

The cable car can take you up to the village of Oberems, thus considerably shortening this part of the climb.

Additional information

More information: 

Turtmanntal

Directions

Coming from Sierre or Visp, take the cantonal street number 9 to Turtmann. 

Public transportation

Take the regional trains on the Simplon line to Turtmann. 

Parking

Parking possibilities at the train station and in the centre of Turtmann. Follow the local car park routeing. 


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Refreshment stop
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