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Via Vercorin and Pinsec, you climb up to the Moiry dam, accompanied by views of the Matterhorn and the Dent Blanche.
closed
difficult
Distance 32.7 km
3:30 h
2,042 m
325 m
2,250 m
531 m
Your ascent begins in Chippis, a small village on the Rhone. A small road leads you near the Suone of Ricard to Brie. Then it climbs above Siders for several kilometers before joining the main road leading to Vercorin. The route now continues with a wonderful view of the Val d’Anniviers along rock walls and through galleries carved into the stone. In Vercorin, the route heads towards Pinsec and then descends again through the typical hamlets of Mayoux and Saint-Jean. On your next climb on a initially wide road, you will be accompanied by views of the Matterhorn and the Dent Blanche. From the picturesque village of Grimentz, a steep climb of five to six kilometers challenges you more. On a short flat stretch, you can catch your breath before the last two exhausting kilometers to the Moiry dam. The destination at 2250 meters altitude is near the dam crest above the lake.
Author’s recommendation
The interior of the Moiry dam can be visited upon request.
Author
Valais/Wallis Promotion
Difficulty
difficult
Overall difficulty
difficult
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
Moiry dam (2249 m), 2,250 m
Lowest point
Chippis, Rhone riverbank (526 m), 531 m
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Forested/wild trail
106 m
Road
32.6 km
Safety information
Respect the rules of Swiss road traffic. Riding this route is at your own risk; any liability is excluded. Respect the flora and fauna in your surroundings. For your safety, we recommend wearing a bicycle helmet. Emergency numbers: 144 ambulance / 117 police / 1414 Rega. Assess your own abilities and fitness well. Riding the various routes is fundamentally at your own responsibility.
Tips and suggestions
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From the bridge over the Rhone at Chippis, follow the cantonal road towards the center of Chippis. A large curve leads you to the road to Chalais, where the starting point is located. After 200 meters, turn left onto the road towards Brie. Travel 5.7 kilometers on this road before reaching the cantonal road to Vercorin. In the center of Vercorin, keep left and ride to Niouc, where a descent through the villages of Niouc and Mayoux awaits you. Then you gain altitude again on the Vissoie–Grimentz road. From Grimentz, a steep climb awaits, before you can catch your breath on a short flat section before the last two exhausting kilometers to the Moiry dam. The destination is near the dam crest above the lake. The Valais bike route markings suggest an ascent to the Moiry dam that avoids the heavily trafficked road from Siders via Niouc and Vissoie.
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Park + Ride SBB SierreMoiry
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
By SBB line Lausanne–Brig or regional trains on the Simplon line to Sierre/Siders.Directions
Via A9 motorway from Lausanne or Siders, exit Sierre West (from Lausanne) or Sierre East (from Brig). Via Rue de la Plaine to the Park + Ride at Sierre/Siders station.Parking
Park + Ride at Sierre/Siders station. Follow the local parking guidance system in Sierre/Siders.Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'607'863E 1'125'297N
DD
46.279046, 7.540660
DMS
46°16'44.6"N 7°32'26.4"E
UTM
32T 387569 5126087
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Topographic maps 1:25,000 SwissTopo: 1287 Sierre /1307 Vissoie
Equipment
Our recommendation: Technically perfect bike, helmet, gloves, and bell, weather-appropriate clothing (always bring rain protection), drinks, and provisions.Localization
Parts of this content were machine translated from German.
Status
closed
Difficulty
difficult
Overall difficulty
difficult
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
32.7 km
Duration
3:30 h
Ascent
2,042 m
Descent
325 m
Highest point
2,250 m
Lowest point
531 m
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