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Torrenttrail Bike

Mountainbike trail
Time required: 3 hours 5 minutesLength: 29.20 km

Season

June, July, August, September, October

Contact

Leukerbad Tourismus (My Leukerbad AG)
Rathaus
3954 Leukerbad
Tel. +41 (0) 27 472 71 71
Fax +41 (0) 27 472 71 51

www.leukerbad.ch

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Torrenttrail GPX

Naturpark Pfyn-Finges - High above the Rhone valley, along magical Valais singletracks, discover hidden Alpine charms as you ride past idyllic mountain villages and through cultural landscapes.

Take the cable car from Leukerbad (Leukerbad) to the Rinderhütte, the starting point of a singletrack featuring magnificent views of the Rhone valley and the surrounding 4,000-metre peaks. Your route is varied and offers descents into subalpine terrain below Schafberg, followed by short climbs. From Bachalp, walk through fragrant pine forests and admire the view from the Rhone plain to the Mont Blanc massif. Follow playful paths filled with natural obstacles that take you on a discovery of the Alps and idyllic mountain villages. Dating from the 1970s, the satellite dishes at Leuk have been the subject of many rumours about American espionage. Immerse yourself in the city's cultural and historical past and don't miss a visit to Leuk Castle, with its glass dome designed by the famous architect Mario Botta.

Route-information

Route-information

Length
29.20 km
Amount untarred route
21.40 km
Vertical heigth
1686 m
Altitude difference ascent
332 m
Altitude difference descent
2021 m
Time required
3 hours 5 minutes
Level technique
Middle
Level condition
Middle
Height profile view map

Details

Signalization

Use marked bike trails and routes only, making sure you observe all signposting. Kindly close gates after passing through. Please be considerate to walkers, as well as to plants and animals. As a rule, walkers have priority. When planning, take into account participants’ fitness level and ability. All riding is at one’s own risk.

Safety advices

We recommend: a bike in excellent working order, a helmet, gloves and a bell, clothing suitable for the weather (always carry a waterproof), food and drink.

Arrival

Starting point
Torrent-Bahnen Leukerbad, Rinderhütte (Altitude: 2309 m)
Arrival by public transport
Leukerbad, Torrent-Bahnen Timetable SBB
Destination
Susten (Altitude: 623 m)
Arrival by public transport
Leuk, Bahnhof Timetable SBB

Suitable for

The offer is suitable for

  • Adults
  • Children from 7-12 years
  • Children >12 years
  • 50+

To discover on the trail

Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Hotel Residenz Paradis

The family-friendly Hotel Paradis is based in a peaceful and central location in Leukerbad. The B&B hotel offers a very friendly service with 1-6 beds, a generous breakfast buffet and a wide range of holiday apartments.

HotelGuest houseRoom / Holiday flat
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Rye World of Experience

We care about the natural and cultural heritage of rye and rye bread. We are offering: Baking experience for groups, companies etc., “Choru-Werkstatt” (corn workshop) for school classes, guided tours around the village and the variety garden.

Culture experienceOffer for classesOffer for groups
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Brewery Sonnenberge in Guttet-Feschel

We produce our beer from only the best ingredients, with fresh mountain water, our own solar energy - and with a lot of joy and love.

FoodsProducerShop for regional productsGifts
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Vin d'oeuvre Isabella & Stéphane Kellenberger

The oenologist couple Isabella & Stéphane Kellenberger have been running the Vin d'oeuvre wine cellar in the heart of Leuk Town since 2013. They produce quality wines all over the Valais, with the majority of the vines located in the nature Park.

FoodsProducerShop for regional products
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Bed and Breakfast Zum Schleif

We warmly welcome you in our B&B Zum Schleif.
This historical building has been lovingly restored. Eight light and spacious rooms await you.

Bed and Breakfast
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Cave du Chevalier Bayard SA

Discover the fascinating world of wines with Cave du Chevalier Bayard through a wide range of events and group offers - ideal for any occasion.

FoodsProducerShop for regional products
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

C. Varonier & Söhne AG Cellar

Wine production with tradition
The C. Varonier & Söhne AG cellars have been operating in the picturesque Varen region for 3 generations. It was founded in 1969 and has prioritised hospitality, warmth, innovation and authenticity from the outset

FoodsProducerShop for regional products
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Relais Bayard - Hotel / Restaurant / Pizzeria / Catering

The Hotel Relais Bayard is the perfect place for young and old. In our relaxing hotel rooms you will feel at home very quickly.

RestaurantHotelGroup accommodation
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Bakery – Tea Room Mathieu

Baking is our passion and is a long-standing family tradition. Let us captivate you with our Nature Park certified breads, grape seed bread and organic AOP-certified Valais rye bread.

FoodsProducerShop for regional products
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Cave de la Pinède

This ‘Turriljigut’ (a country estate which has been under family ownership for several hundred years) comprises 10 hectares of land and is based in one of the biggest pine forests in Europe, the Pfyn Forest (Pfyn-Finges Nature Park).

FoodsProducerShop for regional products
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Farm "Hof mit Herz"

The FARM "Hof mit Herz", ideally situated in the heart of the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park is an IP-Suisse certified operation. IP-Suisse is the label for ecologically and economically-balanced Swiss agriculture.

FoodsProducerShop for regional products

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