VAL DE BAGNES
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 FROM 10 A.M.
Col du Lein via levron
Altitude
1686M
Vertical rise
810mD+ climb
Distance
11.2Km
Closing
9:30am-3pm*
Access
Every 30 minutes from Martigny*.
* Martigny - Étiez train timetable every 30 minutes
Departing from Vollèges, this itinerary will quickly take you high above the Val de Bagnes, through meadows and forests, with breathtaking views.
From Vollèges in the Val de Bagnes, follow the road to the summit of the Pierre Avoi, pedaling through pastures. The 11.2-kilometer ascent to 1686 meters above sea level is steady all the way. The special feature of this route to the Col du Lein is the dirt road on the final stretch. Along the way, you'll enjoy a unique panorama of surrounding peaks such as Catogne, Tête de la Payanne and Mont Rogneux.
COL Du lein via col des planches
Altitude
1686M
Distance
14Km
Vertical rise
930mD+ climb
Closing
9:30am-3pm*
Access
Every 30 minutes from Martigny*.
* Martigny - Étiez train timetable every 30 minutes
Facing due north, this route is one of the sunniest in the Val de Bagnes, making it accessible early in the cycling season.
From Vollèges, a 1.5 km descent to the Etiez station takes you to the foot of the Col. The first 5 km cling to the hillside and are dominated by the imposing Crevasse cliffs. A steady slope of 7-8% to the village of Vens serves as an appetizer, before the final 3 km at 9.3%!
In the midst of alpine pastures, you'll be rewarded with a magnificent panorama overlooking the Combins massif, Catogne, Pierre Avoi and Chavalard.
Author's note:
The Col des Planches (alt. 1'408m) is the starting point of a panoramic route that winds its way along a sort of ridge to the summit of the Col du Tronc (alt. 1'608m) and the Col du Lein (alt. 1'686m). The 2.8 kilometers of dirt roads are also suitable for road bikes.
Access from :
- Access via SBB to Sembrancher, then by bike for a 3km warm-up to the terrace of the Brasserie de Vollèges.
- By car, limited parking is available at the Vollèges school center.
Good plans:
- Coffee and croissants welcome in front of the Vollèges brasserie from 9:00 a.m.
- Raclette at the summit of Col des Planches
- Raclette at the summit of Col du Lein by the Jeunesse villageoise de Levron
- Possible stops at the refreshment stands on the Col du Tronc and Col du Lein mountain pastures.
- A voucher for a free beer at the Brasserie de Vollèges for those registered in advance before September 06, 2024
On the way back:
- Beer Festival from 10:30 a.m.
- Catering and entertainment (Jacuzzi, music, mechanical bull)
- Jeunesse villageoise de Levron ball from 10:00 p.m.
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