3 days in Oberwallis

Collection by Alain Rumpf (A Swiss With A Pulse)

Tours

18:21 h

172 mi

24,375 ft

3 tours I designed for a press trip on behalf of Valais Wallis Promotion. The region of Oberwallis combines classic alpine passes, lesser known climbs on quiet roads and great bike paths in the Rhone valley.

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Tours & Highlights

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Brig-Moosalp-Brig
Expert
05:00
53.5 mi
10.7 mph
5,475 ft
5,475 ft
Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
The climb to Moosalp is a hidden gems of Valais/Wallis. A quiet road that offers great views on the Rhone valley and the surrounding peaks. At the top, the Restaurant Moosalp serves fantastic local food.
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Brig-Leukerbad-Crans-Montana
Expert
06:24
57.0 mi
8.9 mph
8,625 ft
6,150 ft
Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
From Brig to Crans-Montana via 3 climbs:
1. Bratsch, a quiet road with beautiful views on the Rhone valley
2. Leukerbad, stage finish of the 2021 Tour de Suisse
3. Crans-Montana via the route of the 3 stage of the 2021 Haute Route event
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Nufenen-Gotthard-Furka
Expert
06:57
61.2 mi
8.8 mph
10,275 ft
10,275 ft
Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
A classic of the Swiss Alps with 3 passes: Nufenen, Gothard, Furka. This loop starts from Ulrichen but it can also be tackled from Andermatt or Airolo
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