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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Arrival / return travel
Our recommendations for arrival by public transport.
Rail, bus, boat recommendations
| Timetable | Public transport stops and route |
|---|---|
| Montreux | Show on map |
SwitzerlandMobility recommends covering the following sections by rail, bus or boat to shorten the route, to negotiate height differences or simply because it’s beautiful.
All recommendations
All recommendations
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.
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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