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Magnificent hairpin climb through the vineyard, the oak forest and the meadows, which was the setting for the 13th stage of the 2023 Giro d’Italia on the training route of professional cyclist Steve Morabito.
The route is 17.7 kilometres long with a total elevation gain of more than 1,000 metres. The climb, in regular steps, first consists of a series of hairpin bends in the vineyard. The road then passes close to the "Bisse du Sillonin" and the "Grand Bisse de Lens" before winding through the meadows up to the entrance to the village of Lens. A relatively flat section takes the cyclist through the village of Lens and a short descent leads to the Chermignon roundabout. The rest continues on a magnificent road with a slight downhill slope passing next to the village of Montana. Before reaching Bluche, there is a last flattening leading to the final climb to Crans-Montana.
Author’s recommendation
The start and finish of this route are not located in Crans-Montana. It was conceived from the "Route du Rhône", the national route no. 1, which is the backbone of the cycling routes in Valais.
It is actually a stepped climb between Granges and Crans-Montana. Being one of Steve Morabito's favourite climbs that he very often uses in training, this timed ascent is called the "Steve Morabito Climb".
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The entry onto "Route de la Crête-Blanche" from "Route de la Rêche" will be after a "Yield" sign with sufficient visibility to enter a road with a speed limit of 50 km/h. After crossing the "Route de la Crête-Blanche" bridge, the cyclist will join the "Route Cantonale de Corin" before turning left onto "Route de Granges." Here, the speed is limited and visibility is sufficient to allow "cyclo-sportifs" to access safely.
Tips and suggestions
This route is intended for "cyclo-sportifs"
This route can be taken in both directions.
For any other information: www.crans-montana.ch/bike
Roadbook
Departure from Granges at Avenue de la Gare - Vaas - Flanthey - Chelin - Lens - Chermignon-d'en-Haut - Montana Village - Bluche - Montana Gare - Arrival at Montana Ycoor at Rue Louis Antille
Lac du Louché
Gare du funiculaire Montana
Point de vue (Montana Gare)
Maison du Tourisme
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
The town of Sion is accessible by SBB trains. From Sion station, take the post buses towards Sierre to the stop closest to the start: Granges, Grand Canal.
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Directions
To reach Granges by car, take the A9 motorway (Rhône motorway) exit called "Sierre west." At the motorway exit, turn left and follow the signs indicating "Sierre." At the third roundabout, take the third exit towards Sion. Continue for 5 km then take the right turn towards Granges and cross the bridge.
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