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Violettes Hut – Lake Grenon loop from Crans

Hard

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Violettes Hut – Lake Grenon loop from Crans

04:02

34.5km

1,560m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 18.6 km for 118 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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580 m

Lake Grenon

Highlight • Lake

The lake is worth a visit in summer and winter. In the waterfront cafes you can relax after a tiring climb and enjoy a hot soup in winter or a refreshing drink in summer.

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8.68 km

Cabanne de Violettes - Plaine Morte

Highlight • Mountain Hut

3

8.68 km

Violettes Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

High up on a rocky spur above Crans-Montana sits the cozy cabin Cabane de Violettes. From the sun terrace you have a great view of the Swiss four-thousander: From the …

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10.3 km

Buvette Pépinét

Highlight • Cafe

Great viewpoint for eating or drinking or just relaxing with a magnificent view at almost 2000m. (my photos come from very slightly further away. You can see the refreshment bar building in one of the photos)

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15.6 km

Pretty and quiet road

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Smooth, quiet asphalt road with wonderful views of the surrounding mountains and valley below. Suitable for any type of bike. May be cool and windy due to altitude.

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18.6 km

Lake Grenon

Highlight • Lake

This artificial lake with a small island in the middle is located in the center of the ski and tourist resort of Crans-Montana. The promenade on its banks invites you to take sunny walks.

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18.7 km

Lake Grenon, Crans-Montana

Highlight • Lake

A lake, with the Alps on the background when looking South : breathtaking.
I grew up down in the valley, but each time I come here by a sunny day, I'm just : "Woaw".

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34.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.6 km

8.44 km

4.24 km

1.28 km

Surfaces

20.0 km

7.14 km

5.71 km

1.49 km

222 m

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Highest point (2,220 m)

Lowest point (1,420 m)

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