- Brief description
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In just a few kilometres, leave the Rhone valley behind and enter wild, unspoilt countryside.
- Difficulty
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difficult
- Rating
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- Starting point
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Turtmann
- Route
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Pizzeria Dolce VitaTurtmann (640 m)0.1 kmTuminen3.4 kmUnterems (1,003 m)5.1 kmRestaurant Friedheim5.2 kmRestaurant Edelweiss5.2 kmZum Undru Hus8.7 kmBielen8.9 kmMittelems9.1 kmBort9.2 kmOberems (1,335 m)9.4 kmOberems (1,336 m)9.6 kmHübschweidi12.2 kmWaldesruh17.8 kmGruben18.3 km
- Best season
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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
- Description
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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
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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
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Gruben
- Height profile
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- Equipment
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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
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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
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The cable car can take you up to the village of Oberems, thus considerably shortening this part of the climb.
- Additional information
- Directions
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Coming from Sierre or Visp, take the cantonal street number 9 to Turtmann.
- Public transportation
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Take the regional trains on the Simplon line to Turtmann.
- Parking
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Parking possibilities at the train station and in the centre of Turtmann. Follow the local car park routeing.
- Author
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The tour Turtmanntal - Scenic & side valleys is used by outdooractive.com provided.
General info
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Oberwallis
119
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Turtmanntal
58
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Oberems VS
21