Mountain Biking the Valais Matterhorn Region

Day 1: Arrive in Crans-Montana

The two neighbouring resorts of Crans and Montana sit at 1,500m on a sun-drenched plateau high above the Rhone Valley. These twin towns have an impressive view of mountain peaks from the Matterhorn to Mont Blanc; the perfect place to begin your Valais voyage.
Overnight Hotel Valaisia 3*, Crans-Montana (breakfast included).

Day 2: Crans Montana to Leukerbad (28KM/17.5MILES)

Begin your first ride with a steady climb to Cabane de la Tiéche, a small alpine cabin which is sometimes open for local food and drinks. From here, you’ll ride past stunning Alps as you descend into Varen through the delightful vineyards and vines of the Rhône valley before reaching Leuk. Once in Leuk, the bus will take you to Leukerbad, known for the largest alpine thermal spa in Europe.
Overnight Hotel Quellenhof 3*, Leukerbad (breakfast included).

Day 3: Leukerbad to Unterbach (33KM/21MILES)

Take a short cable car up to Rinderhütte where one of the most beautiful trails in Switzerland awaits you. Upon reaching Erschmatt, you’ll follow the trail down into the picturesque Rhône valley surrounded by an extraordinary mountain panorama. Once you arrive in Raron, you’ll take the cable car to the next town up in Unterbäch.
Overnight Hotel Alpenhof 3*, Unterbäch (breakfast included).

Day 4: Unterbach to Grachen (33KM/21MILES)

From Unterbäch, you take the chairlift up to Brandalp where you’ll journey to Moosalp along clear trails. Here you can take a moment to appreciate the remarkable landscapes and even enjoy the legendary Moosalp restaurant cream cake! After your well-deserved break, begin your descent to the Mattertal via the mountain village of Törbel and Stalden valley. The stunning Matterhorn trail will guide you up through the Mattertal and into St. Niklaus where a bus will take you to Grächen.
Overnight Hotel Hannigalp 3*, Grächen (breakfast included).

Day 5: Grachen to Brig (49KM/31MILES)

Today brings you incredible mountain and glacier views as you ride along both the Mattsand Enduro Trail and the Matterhorn Valley Trail. You’ll take a cable car up to Gspon where a beautiful trail leads through the Sädol forest to the Gibidumpass. From here, you’ll follow a lovely leisurely trail down into the wild Nanztal valley where you can take a short break at Alp Nidristi. Finish your day in Brig, an alpine town nestled at the foot of Simplon Pass which leads to the Italian border.
Overnight Hotel Stockalperhof 4*, Brig (breakfast included).

Day 6: Brig to St Luc (41KM/26MILES)

Take the train and cable car from Brig to reach your starting point in Lauchernalp. Today takes you to the magical Lotschental valley with stunning views of Bietschhorn. Descend through alpine forest, passing charming villages before reaching Leuk with its striking castle. Continue through the wine-growing villages of Varen and Salgesch before arriving in Sierre and taking a bus to St Luc.
Overnight Hotel Beausite 3*, St Luc (breakfast included).

Day 7: St Luc to Grimentz (32KM/20MILES)

This is a very special end to your week in Valais! Take the funicular up to Tignousa where you'll head high above the Val d'Anniviers to Zinal surrounded by the highest mountains in the Alps. The cable car takes you to almost 2,700m to Sorebois where it's all downhill as you whizz past Lac de Moiry reservoir to the small mountain village of Grimentz.
Overnight Hotel Alpina 3*, Grimentz (breakfast included).

Day 8: Leave Grimentz

Enjoy a relaxing morning in the comfort of your beautiful hotel before departing for home.