- 3:30 h
- 23.36 km
- 766 m
- 1,100 m
- 1,189 m
- 2,077 m
- 888 m
- Start: Bellwald (Bergstation) (1,558m)
- Destination: Binn (1,400 m)
Valais Panorama Bike (VPB) - stage 3
The day begins with a tour of the village of Bellwald, with its sun-tanned wooden facades of old granaries and dwellings. If necessary, make a pit stop at the local bikeshop. Then take the chairlift up to an altitude of around 2,100 metres to the Bellwald bike park, where fun trails and natural singletrails await you. As today's stage is fairly short, you’ll have time for a second descent from Flesche or Bidmere, at an altitude of 2,562 metres. After your adrenalin rush at the bike park and a lunch break on a sunny terrace in Bellwald, follow a singletrack on the south-western slope and a forest ridge to Fürgangen historic Wagenstrasse to cross the Twingi Gorge. Temporary art exhibitions line this stretch, which takes you to the wild, romantic village of Binn, your destination for the day.
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
This leg starts at the bottom station of the Richinen chairlift and leads to the "Into the wild" trail in the Bellwald bike park. Follow it and, shortly before reaching the bottom station, turn right towards Ried. Pass through the hamlet and turn right at junction 1549 onto a single track leading to Egga, a hamlet through which you pass while heading south on the single track. At the St-Anna chapel, turn right onto the Fürganerweg. After approx. 1.2 km, rejoin the main road and ride past the Fürgangen railway station to the suspension bridge. Cross Mühlebach and Ernen and follow the main road to Lätzes Üsserbi. Here, fork right onto a country lane which becomes a single track. After a few metres on the main road, turn right before the Binntal tunnel towards the Twingi Gorge. The old dirt road to Binn winds its way up the valley until the reservoir comes into view. From here, take the main road briefly back to Binn, your destination for the day.
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Stop at an Inn
Summit
Equipment
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.
Directions & Parking facilities
Depuis Zurich : prendre l’autoroute A4 ou A3 jusqu'à Flüelen, puis A2 jusqu'à Göschenen; emprunter le tunnel de base de la Furka et continuer en direction de Bellwald.
Depuis Bern, prendre l’autoroute A6 jusqu'à Spiez et poursuivre en direction de Kandersteg; utiliser le ferroutage Kandersteg-Goppenstein et continuer en direction de Bellwald.
Depuis Genève : prendre l’autoroute A1 jusqu'à Lausanne, puis continuer sur l’A9 en direction de Brig, puis Bellwald.
Depuis Milan : prendre l’autoroute A8/A26 direction Simplon; utiliser le ferroutage Iselle-Brig et continuer en direction de Bellwald.
Suivez les indications de stationnement à Bellwald. Pour cette étape de la Valais Panorama Bike (VPB), nous vous recommandons de stationner votre véhicule à Fiesch et de rejoindre Bellwald en transports publics. Remember to reserve a place for your mountain bike on sbb.ch.
Additional information
Book your Valais Panorama Bike trip and explore a scenic route through Upper Valais. Includes bike-friendly hotels and luggage transport. Go to valais.ch/valaispanoramabike.
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Valais Panorama Bike regional route
Literature
Get the the Valais/Wallis mountain bike map to discover the best routes in the region.
The tourist offices in Münster, Oberwald and Reckingen have got brochures and information material about mountain biking in the region.
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Plan a visit to the Ernen tourist office to find out more about the Binntal Nature Park, current exhibitions and places of interest.
Safety guidelines
Use marked bike trails and routes only, making sure you observe all signposting. The Valais Panorama Bike route is still under development and is not yet signposted throughout. While on the route, you can find your way using the Outdoor Active app.
The mountains are a place of pleasure to be shared and respected, offering space in which to meet up and share unforgettable moments, whether by bike or on foot. For all outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy them properly, it is essential that mountains are shared in a way that respects both Nature and agriculture. Respectful behaviour enables everyone to enjoy their hobby in the best possible conditions. Find out about the recommendations and rules in place.
When planning, take into account participants’ fitness level and ability. All riding is at one’s own risk.
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