Vast & Furious
- 0:35 h
- 4.79 km
- 481 m
- 2,077 m
- 2,558 m
- Difficulty: easy
- Start: Top station Furggelti
- Destination: Mid station Fleschen
The trail starts at the highest point of the bike park at 2562 m above sea level and was designed to maximize the view and panorama. Numerous creative features such as jumps of all kinds and sizes, turns, and waves properly showcase the trail adventure in this unique landscape. Good photo spots are guaranteed! Smaller resting places have been regularly integrated into the trail to allow room for breaks and views. With a rideable route, it is suitable for the general public and offers a balanced combination of flow, jump, and single-trail sections. Anyone who easily mastered the "Forest Bump" is ready to take on the "Vast & Furious".
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Directions & Parking facilities
From Sion/Sitten:
After you leave the highway in Sierre, stay on the cantonal road until Naters. Then you pass through Mörel, Unterdeisch, Lax and Fiesch. After 6 km, turn left toward Fürgangen. Drive through Fürgangen and follow the road to Bellwald.
From Bern:
Take the highway towards Kandersteg: exit 19 Spiez/Faulensee. Follow the signs to the Kandersteg car shuttle. After the shuttle, drive to Gampel/Steg. Turn right at the roundabout toward Visp/Brig/Naters. Then pass through Naters, Mörel, Unterdeisch, Lax and Fiesch. After 6 km turn left to Fürgangen. Drive through Fürgangen and follow the road to Bellwald.
From Zurich:
Highway direction Gotthard. Then take the exit to Furka Pass. You can either cross the Furka Pass (only in summer months) or take the car train at Realp. You arrive in Oberwald. Continue driving until you pass through the Mühlebach gallery. Then turn right toward Fürgangen. Drive through Fürgangen and follow the road to Bellwald.
In Bellwald all parking lots are subject to charges, except for the Basper parking lot near the top station of the Fürgangen-Bellwald cable car, which is free of charge. The Basper parking lot is located in the lower part of the village. Another parking lot is located very close to the valley station of the cable car. Here, two large parking areas are available, both subject to charges.
From Zurich, Bern, Basel, Geneva or Lausanne take the SBB via Visp to Brig. In Brig, change to the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway and take it to the Fürgangen-Bellwald stop. There, transfer to the Fürgangen cable car, which takes you directly to the village center. From the village center, a short uphill walk awaits you. Just follow the signs towards the sports field. This will get you to Holzer Sport in about 10 minutes. Please note that the Fürgangen cable car undergoes maintenance work during the off-season.
If you want to send luggage to Bellwald, it will be sent to the top station of the Fürgangen-Bellwald cable car! The transport fee of 2.-, which was due for transport from the valley station to the top station, is waived. So you only need to show the receipt at the top station and receive your luggage from the local staff.
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Trail type: mix of flow, single and play trail
Difficulty: intermediate (blue)
Length: 4.0 km
Elevation gain: 433 m
Average gradient: 11%
Safety guidelines
The 6 most important tips
- Wear a helmet, sports glasses, full-finger gloves and protectors.
- Choose a route that matches your skills.
- Ride concentrated and defensively.
- Be considerate of other people and animals on the trail.
- Ensure good visibility in traffic.
- Have your mountain bike serviced by a professional.
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