{"id":17792,"date":"2024-04-29T11:43:49","date_gmt":"2024-04-29T09:43:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/?p=17792"},"modified":"2026-10-05T07:44:20","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T07:44:20","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 was in Crans-Montana, on a press trip in 2021<\/a>, I am a fan of this crazy destination. The canton of Valais-Wallis is home to many beautiful passes, dams and other climbs and routes where you can get lost to your heart\u2019s content. Literally, because really getting lost is not the point. Moreover, many roads are a \u2018dead end<\/a>\u2018, which will always lead you back to the right path. Lately I have become more active outside the well-trodden paths, literally and figuratively. My gravel bike is increasingly my companion on beautiful adventures. Next September we are going on an invitation to Crans-Montana again. This time not only for the beautiful panorama from the road, but also off-road. We already give you some tips. <\/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 \u2018bike-in\/bike-out\u2019 experience. Now cycling doesn\u2019t have this ski-like designation by its origin. But if you\u2019re in Crans-Montana, you can actually experience alpine gravel at the next level right away. Because you\u2019re at an altitude of over 1400 meters and the alpine meadows are right at your feet. There are a number of shorter introductory circuits around the resort to choose from. A short 5km that also goes around Lac Grenon (near the Crans-Montana logo). You\u2019ll immediately be immersed in the atmosphere here. No challenging single tracks or anything like that. Ideal if you\u2019re here with your family and want to try gravel cycling (at altitude) for once. A slightly more challenging 12km circuit remains within the limits of the resort as well. Nice, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n