{"id":17792,"date":"2024-04-29T11:43:49","date_gmt":"2024-04-29T09:43:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/?p=17792"},"modified":"2024-04-30T10:04:40","modified_gmt":"2024-04-30T08:04:40","slug":"crans-montana-is-an-off-road-cycling-paradise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/en\/verhalen\/crans-montana-is-een-off-road-fietsparadijs","title":{"rendered":"Crans-Montana is an off-road cycling paradise"},"content":{"rendered":"

Since the first time I visited Crans-Montana, on a press trip in 2021<\/a>, I am a fan of this crazy destination. The Valais-Wallis canton is home to many beautiful passes, reservoirs and other climbs and routes where you can get lost to your heart's content. Proverbially then, because actually getting lost is not the intention. In addition, many roads are a 'dead-end<\/a>', which means you will always find your way back. Now, in recent years I have become more active off the beaten track, literally and figuratively. My gravel bike is increasingly my companion on beautiful adventures. Next September we are going to Crans-Montana again by invitation. This time not only for the beautiful panorama from the road, but also off-road. We will give you some tips in advance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Alpine gravel to the next level<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One thing is for sure: there are very few destinations where you can have a 'bike-in\/bike-out'. Now cycling doesn't know this originally ski designation. But if you are in Crans-Montana, you can actually experience next-level alpine gravel right away. After all, you're at an altitude of over 1,400 metres and the alpine meadows are at your feet, so to speak. There are a number of shorter introductory laps around the resort. A short 5km that also goes around Lac Grenon (near the Crans-Montana logo). Then you get right into the mood. No challenging single tracks or anything else here. Ideal if you're here with your family and want a taste of gravelling (at altitude). A slightly more challenging 12km lap also stays within the confines of the resort. Nice, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n