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Rhone Route
Section 1 Andermatt–Oberwald

The start in the stony Alpine reduit (fortress), over the treeless pastures of the Urserental, perspiring on the climb to the 2430m Furkapass and an indescribable freewheel past the ice caves of the Rhone Glacier.
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Andermatt
Oberwald

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Length38 km

 Height differenceAndermatt–Oberwald: 1'000 m
Oberwald–Andermatt: 1'100 m

 RequirementsGrade: difficult
Conditions: difficult

Helpful hintsPlease note: Furkapass open from approx. May to October. Info Tel 163

 SignalizationFor cycling, follow the logo indicated on the red signposts.


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Rhone Route
Section 2 Oberwald–Brig

Goms, the broad valley of the young Rhone, here called the Rotten. Insect-rich flower meadows and a tangy resin aroma are your constant companions through the sunny high valley, before bikes are pushed up through a steep gorge to Brig.
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Length50 km
of which unsurfaced: 20 km

 Height differenceOberwald–Brig: 300 m
Brig–Oberwald: 1'000 m

 RequirementsGrade: medium (Ausserbinn-Mörel: difficult)
Conditions: medium (Mörel-Ausserbinn: difficult)

Helpful hintsPushing section: 1.5 km Ausserbinn-Hockmatta (historic path through Binnaschlucht gorge).
Beware: busy main roads Mörel–Bitsch (roundabout). Alternative: load on train Fiesch–Brig, please note rail recommendation No. 13.

 SignalizationFor cycling, follow the logo indicated on the red signposts.


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Rhone Route
Section 3 Brig–Sierre

The main valley in the Valais widens, sun warms the dry mountain slopes. Between Leuk and Sierre an unruly part of the Rhone, and the Pfynwald, a nature reserve on a huge mound of glacier detritus; a motorway will be built here by 2014.
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Diversion Baltschieder–Lalden due to construction work  
From 23.03.2009 until 29.05.2009 the cycling route is rerouted over Visp (main road) between Baltschieder and Lalden. Please note the local signposts. Thank you for your understanding.

Details, see map (PDF)
Length42 km
of which unsurfaced: 3 km

 Height differenceBrig–Sierre: 120 m
Sierre–Brig: 260 m

 RequirementsGrade: medium
Conditions: easy

Helpful hintsBeware: motorway construction through the Pfynwald between Leuk and Sierre until 2014. Possible diversions, dusty temporary roads, sections blocked or no signalization.
Beware: in good weather a strong wind blows up the valley in the afternoon in the Valais.

 SignalizationFor cycling, follow the logo indicated on the red signposts.


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Rhone Route
Section 4 Sierre–Martigny

The cantonal capital of Sion shows its historic castles, churches and mansions. The lower Rhonetal is dominated by the high-alpine scenery of the Dents du Midi. A world of fertile fruit orchards and vineyards.
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Length46 km
of which unsurfaced: 2 km

 Height differenceSierre–Martigny: 30 m
Martigny–Sierre: 100 m

 RequirementsGrade: easy
Conditions: easy

Helpful hintsBeware: in good weather a strong wind blows up the valley in the afternoon in the Valais.

 SignalizationFor cycling, follow the logo indicated on the red signposts.


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Rhone Route
Section 5 Martigny–Montreux

From the heights, a round tower guards Martigny on its bend in the Rhone. At the valley’s narrowest point, St-Maurice guards golden church treasures. High mountains and lowlands, Lac Léman hidden behind reeds and defiant Schloss Chillon on the water.
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Length47 km
of which unsurfaced: 1 km

 Height differenceMartigny–Montreux: 80 m
Montreux–Martigny: 160 m

 RequirementsGrade: medium
Conditions: easy

Helpful hintsBeware: busy main road Evionnaz–St.Maurice.
Beware: in good weather a strong wind blows up the valley in the afternoon in the Valais.
Beware: don’t touch wild-growing giant hogweed, it causes blisters in sunny weather.

 SignalizationFor cycling, follow the logo indicated on the red signposts.


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Rhone Route
Section 6 Montreux–Morges

Lac Léman, a small silver sea surrounded by snowy summits and vineyards, e.g. UNESCO World Heritage Lavaux. Along the shores: Vevey, Montreux, and the metropolis of Lausanne, «Olympia City» and nerve centre of the people of Vaud
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Length38 km

 Height differenceMontreux–Morges: 200 m
Morges–Montreux: 200 m

 RequirementsGrade: medium
Conditions: easy

Helpful hintsBeware: busy main roads Villeneuve–La Tour-de-Peilz, Vevey–Cully, Villette–Lausanne (Ouchy) and St.Sulpice–Morges

 SignalizationFor cycling, follow the logo indicated on the red signposts.


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Rhone Route
Section 7 Morges–Genève

Above the terraced La Côte vineyards, below on the lake the market towns of Morges, Rolle, Nyon. Open shore becomes rarer, villas and yachts larger, soon cosmopolitan Geneva greets us with boulevards and its 140m-high water fountain «Jet d'eau».
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Length58 km

 Height differenceMorges–Genève: 400 m
Genève–Morges: 400 m

 RequirementsGrade: medium
Conditions: easy

Helpful hintsBeware: busy main road and dangerous main road junction in Nyon Südwest

 SignalizationFor cycling, follow the logo indicated on the red signposts.


Map of route

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Height profile  

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Accommodation

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