Valais Alpine Bike 4. Grächen–Brig

From Grächen, take the Mattsand Enduro route, which after a short climb to Gasenried provides pure adrenaline down to the village of Mattsand. Then continue down the valley to Stalden on the Matterhorn Valley Trail. From there, take the cable car to Gspon. The Gspon Panorama Bike route starts at the mountain station, goes through the Sädelwald nature forest reserve, and follows a physically demanding high-altitude trail to the Gibidumpass. From Gibidumpass, a wide and steep but smooth gravel road leads into the Nanztal valley and along the Alp Nidristi to Schratt. From there, continue towards Brig on a top-quality trail that, after a technical first section, is ideal and fast to ride.

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Our recommendation: Technically flawless bike, helmet, gloves and bell, suitable clothing depending on the weather (always bring rain protection), drink and provisions

Preparation for the mountain bike tour

Follow the Valais Alpine Bike Route No. 41 in the Mountain Bike Land Switzerland. View this route on SchweizMobil: Valais Alpine Bike No. 41.

Only use the marked bike paths and roads and follow the signposting.

 
The mountains are a place to share joy and respect. The mountain world is a place to meet and experience unforgettable moments together – whether by bike or on foot. So that all users can benefit, it is essential to share this space with respect for nature and agriculture. Respectful behavior enables everyone to enjoy their leisure activities under the best conditions. Learn about recommendations and rules.

Proper conduct on the trail

Assess your own skills and fitness well. Riding the various routes is always at your own responsibility.

From Basel and Zurich: Motorway A1 to Bern; A6 to Spiez; direction Kandersteg; car shuttle Kandersteg-Goppenstein; direction Visp; St. Niklaus; Grächen.

From Geneva: Motorway A1 to Lausanne; direction Sion/Sierre; Visp; St. Niklaus; Grächen.

From Milan: Motorway A8/A26 towards Simplon; car shuttle Iselle-Brig; direction Visp; St. Niklaus; Grächen.

You can reach Visp by train (SBB), from there take the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn to St. Niklaus. Then continue by post bus to Grächen. Remember to reserve a space for your mountain bike via the SBB Mobile app or on sbb.ch.

Follow the local parking guidance system in Visp, St. Niklaus, or Grächen. For this stage of the Valais Alpine Bike Tour, we recommend parking your vehicle in Brig or Visp and taking public transport (SBB/MGB/Postbus) to the starting point in Grächen. Don’t forget to reserve a place for your mountain bike on the St. Niklaus-Grächen route on the Resabike platform.

Book one of the Valais Alpine Bike holiday packages! Choose between three, four, or seven nights and enjoy some great shredding days. You will stay in bike hotels and benefit from a daily luggage transport – all you have to do is enjoy! See offers at www.wallis.ch/shop-valais-alpine-bike.

More information:

Regional MTB route Valais Bike: Whole route

View this route on SchweizMobil: Valais Alpine Bike No. 41

Cool down after the challenging altitude gain from Gspon in the mountain lake on Gibidumpass amid the uniquely beautiful mountain scenery.