{"id":23795,"date":"2025-09-11T11:13:03","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T09:13:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/?p=23795"},"modified":"2026-10-05T07:44:50","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T07:44:50","slug":"crans-montana-is-the-cycling-destination-for-mountain-goats-and-cyclo-riders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/en\/verhalen\/zwitserland\/valais-wallis\/crans-montana\/crans-montana-is-de-fietsbestemming-voor-klimgeiten-en-cyclo-rijders","title":{"rendered":"Crans-Montana is the perfect cycling destination for mountain goats and cyclists"},"content":{"rendered":"

For Crans-Montana, the cycling hotspot in the Swiss region of Valais\/Wallis, we have been writing beautiful articles for several years now. We are increasingly discovering what the advantages of this destination at an altitude of over 1400 meters are. It will not surprise you that Crans-Montana is the place where you as a climber are completely at your best. Especially if you are also preparing for a GranFondo or Cyclosportive, you can make more elevation meters in Crans-Montana than anywhere else. Every time we are amazed again and again and every time we say to each other: could it be better? This time we were again surprised, with beautiful climbing kilometers, new mountain lakes and a fresh rain shower. Crans-Montana? Absolutely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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View of the valley from Crans-Montana<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

It is June when we are invited to stay and cycle in Crans-Montana for three nights. The weather looks good. When we arrive it is a bit cloudy, but the temperature is good. In any case, there are two new climbs on the program. Across the valley we are heading towards Thyon 2000, a well-known winter sports resort, but also an ascent that is challenging. In addition, Paulien and I have been tipped to visit Lac Derborence. The lake is completely hidden behind the mountains. The first photos look stunning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upon arrival at Ala\u00efa Lodge, our regular residence in Crans-Montana, I am warmly welcomed. I have a spacious room on the third floor. A balcony, plenty of space for all my belongings, and my bike can be neatly stored in the bike room at the reception. It\u2019s safe and it\u2019s Switzerland. There, your bike is a bit safer than in another country in Europe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sanetsch again<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Upon arrival, I had some time left for a first drive. My first introduction to Valais led me once to the Col du Sanetsch. According to many, it is the most beautiful road in the world. best-kept secret of the region<\/a>. I decide to do the climb again. From Crans-Montana, I first descend towards Lens and Icogne, then start the climb via Saviese. It\u2019s a long killer, Sanetsch included, but one thing is for sure: it\u2019s more than worth the effort. During my climb, the weather is perfect. No scorching sun, but a cloud cover that accompanies me. As I get closer to the bottom, I can already see the signs that the region has placed at many passes. If you did it all from Sion, it would be 27 kilometers. I\u2019ll start from Savi\u00e8se, so it\u2019s only 22km of climbing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Swiss blockhouse<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to CyclingCols, this is similar to the Blockhaus in Italy and already early in the climb you have to deal with the toughest part. A kilometer long at an average of 10.9% with a peak of 13%. It\u2019s not pleasant to be riding with this monster. During my ride I encounter several other fellow riders. Everyone is enjoying themselves, but in their own way. The men on the mountain bikes I catch up with are spinning a coffee grinder. The woman I encounter is keeping a nice rhythm. I myself am struggling a bit. Well, what does it matter. I park the bike above the sign and take a photo. The view here is less spectacular, but on the way back the winding road offers me beautiful panoramas and views over the valley. Sanetsch encore, but yes! 87 kilometers and 2750 meters of elevation gain. Just go for it. The pasta at Viva Voce, it goes in like a train.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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