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Verbier to Mauvoisin Dam
A spectacular alpine ride offering dramatic mountain scenery
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A perfect half-day ride with fewer extreme gradients than most
Verbier to Mauvoisin Dam
This route is a great option if you want less traffic with a mixture of nature, pretty villages and stunning scenery at the finish. Also this route can easily be extended into longer rides should you be looking for more elevation or distance.
From Verbier
Distance: 51km return trip
Elevation gain: approx. 1,200m
Average gradient: 6% - 7%
Route description:
- if you're starting in Verbier, the descent to Le Châble is fast and a nice way to warm up, but you can skip it and just start in Le Châble
- from here the road climbs gradually through the Val de Bagnes, and charming villages like Bruson, Champsec, and Lourtier with picture-perfect chalets, church spires and quiet roads.
- after Fionnay (1,490m) the final 5km is stunning with exposed sections overlooking gorges and waterfalls, a few short tunnels which make it a thrilling ride.
- you can ride across the dam where the views of the turquoise water and up to glacial mountains is incredible
- the dam is the ideal spot for a picnic where you can take a rest before heading back the way you came
Worth knowing
The climb back to Verbier can feel pretty tough after the long, steady ascent to the dam, so pace yourself and save something in the tank for the final 7km up from Le Châble.
