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The Col du Sanetsch is certainly one of Switzerland's classic mountain passes, even though it can only be approached by road bike from the south. There are two alternative routes: one starts in Sion, the other, this one, in Conthey. Above the village of Daillon, the two roads converge and the steeper part of the climb begins. While there is only a parking lot at the Col du Sanetsch, the highest point, you can continue on the paved road to the reservoir (Lake Sanetsch). There is an inn there. The cable car station, which offers a ride down to Gsteig bei Gstaad, is also located here. This makes the pass a perfect circular tour.

The elevation profile of this climb from Sion to the small holiday home settlement of Arolla is somewhat deceptive. While the gradient is modest, at almost 40 kilometers in length and over 1,600 meters in elevation, this climb is quite challenging! The scenery is rich, but the most famous highlight is probably the Pyramids of Euseigne. Whether it would have been possible to build the road directly beneath the rock formations is up to you to decide.

Like other passes, the Prafleuri Pass offers beautiful views of the neighboring plateaus. To the southeast, you can see the Prafleuri Glacier and its former quarry, and to the west, you can see Petit Mont Fort and its many glacial lakes. The pass has an elevation of almost 3,000 meters.

The Pas de Lona is a hiking pass located at an altitude of 2787 meters connecting Eison in the Val d'Hérens, to Grimentz via the Col des Becs-de-Bosson, or the Moiry dam via the Basset de Lona, in the Val d'Hérens. of Anniviers. The Becs de Bosson hut overlooks the pass on the ridge to the north of the pass, below the eponymous summit. Located on the Grand Raid route between Verbier and Grimentz, it constitutes the passage most feared by participants because it requires considerable effort before being able to switch to the last section leading to Grimentz.

The most beautiful climb you have never heard of.

A little air of Stelvio but without the cars 😅

Very lonely, but beautiful at sunset.

A scenic pass with virtually no car traffic, as the north side is only accessible by cable car or a single trail.