Rhone Route 1 (down the valley)

42.63 km long
Difficulty: easy
Condition: very easy
Great panorama
Bike Tour
  • 2:30 h
  • 42.63 km
  • 42 m
  • 190 m
  • 522 m
  • 674 m
  • 152 m
  • Start: Brig
  • Destination: Sierre
Your tour through the Valais main valley:

You will discover many small villages and even drive through the "Pfynwald" nature reserve.

One last visit to Stockalper Castle and one of the restaurants in Brig and your tour can begin. Soon you are surrounded by bushes and nearby corn and corn fields. You don't notice much of the highway, train and industry because the Rhone Route is "noise-protected" on the opposite side. In a short time you can reach Brigerbad, where you will find the largest open-air and thermal baths in the Alps. From Brigerbad the route continues via Lalden and Baltschieder to Raron. It's not just friends of German literature who can look forward to the "Rilkedorf": It's a beautiful spot and nicely decorated. From Raron we continue to Leuk, from here we're surrounded by vineyards. Sierre is soon reached - the Romans called Sierre "the city of a hundred hills".

Good to know

Pavements

Street
Asphalt
Gravel
Trail

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

In a short time you can reach Brigerbad, where you will find the largest open-air and thermal baths in the Alps. From Brigerbad the route continues via Lalden and Baltschieder to Raron. It's not just friends of German literature who can look forward to the "Rilkedorf": It's a beautiful spot and nicely decorated. From Raron we continue to Leuk, from here we're surrounded by vineyards. Sierre is soon reached - the Romans called Sierre "the city of a hundred hills".

Equipment

Our recommendation: bike in perfect technical condition, helmet, gloves and bell, suitable clothing depending on the weather (always with you: rain protection), drink and food.

Directions & Parking facilities

The car can be parked in one of the parking garages in Brig.
By train or private car to Brig. You can start directly from Brig.

Additional information

Literature

Brochure: Velo Map

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

If you get a chance, visit the thermal baths in Brigerbad - the best idea for tired muscles.

Safety guidelines

Respect the rules of Swiss road traffic. Driving this route is at your own risk and no liability is accepted. Respect the fauna and flora around you. For your safety, we recommend wearing a bicycle helmet.

Map

Road and bicycle maps are available from the tourist offices in Simplon Dorf and Brig.

Nearby

Location and Contact

Rhone Route 1 (down the valley)
3900 Brig