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Giw EnduroPhoto: Trail Therapy
The route from Giw to Visp, with its varied descent overcoming around 1,200 meters in elevation, is a true enduro highlight in the Valais Alps.
From Visperterminen, known for the Heida white wine that grows here in Europe's highest vineyard, a chairlift takes mountain bikers to the Giw mountain station. On the terrace of the mountain restaurant, you can treat yourself to a coffee before the start and enjoy the view of the Weisshorn, the Mischabel group, and the striking Bietschhorn. Then the trail fun really begins. In the first section from Giw down to Muttji, you will find a clear and wide trail with many descents. Then a flatter section leads to Hüoterhüsi and through the picturesque hamlet Ara to Hotee. From there, the single trail “Phoenix from the Ashes” through the burned area of 2011 is a true enduro highlight: Since the varied trail lies in some places on exposed terrain, the speed should be adapted to individual technical riding skills. The trail section was partially rebuilt and is spectacularly embedded in the forest. The route ends in Visp, where a visit to the old town is definitely worth it: The charming old village area exudes a touch of Italy with its numerous restaurants with garden terraces.
Author’s recommendation
A cool drink in Visp's old town is the perfect end to the route.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
Use only the marked bike paths and roads and follow the signage. Please close gates and fences behind you. Be considerate of hikers as well as plants and animals. Hikers basically have the right of way. Assess your own skills and fitness well. Riding the various routes is fundamentally at your own risk.
Tips and suggestions
www.heidadorf.chView this route on SwitzerlandMobility : No. 548 Giw Enduro
Roadbook
From Visperterminen, you reach Giw by chairlift and start your descent northwest on a wide, descent-oriented, and clearly laid out trail. After two changes of direction, there is a flat section on a mainly unpaved forest road over Muttji to Alpe Bodma and further to the turning point at Hüoterhüsi. Then the trail leads westward along the ridge and then zigzagging through the idyllic hamlet Ara onto the forest path, which leads towards Hotee. At the turning point in Hotee, the single trail “Phoenix from the Ashes” starts, which leads through exposed terrain in some places and runs first eastward on the south side of the Rhone Valley and after some changes of direction, it flows into Terbinerstrasse southeast of Visp. The return trip to Visp goes down Terbinerstrasse until you reach the valley floor, from there keep left and reach Visp train station via Bahnhofsstrasse.
Baxter Hotel
Tiziano's
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Regular train connections from all over Switzerland to Visp, then by post bus to Visperterminen and further by chairlift to Giw. Train and bus connections at www.sbb.ch. Information about the chairlift from Visperterminen to Giw at www.heidadorf.ch.
Parking
Visp train station parking garage
Coordinates
Equipment
Technically flawless bike, helmet, gloves, and bell, weather-appropriate clothing, drink and provisions.
Localization
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