The tour starts by the public transport hub in Fiesch, with some relatively flat terrain on the way towards Lax via Wiler where you can warm up. This is the start of the big climb: more precisely, the 12 km long and mostly unpaved Alpine and forest road that winds its way tightly through the woods and later across the meadows to Fiescheralp. After this section you'll have covered an impressive altitude difference of 1,200 metres, so most of the climbing is already behind you. From Fiescheralp, the route continues past the cable car station and towards Märjela along an Alpine road 6 km long. The gradients are very moderate on this section of the route and once you reach Obers Tälli, you'll enjoy a magnificent view of the Fiescher Glacier. The final stage leads through the illuminated Tälligrat tunnel straight to the Gletscherstube restaurant, where you can regain your strength with some Valais specialities.
- difficult
- 36,30 km
- 4 hours
- 1507 m
- 1510 m
- start: Fiesch, public transport hub
- destination: Fiesch, public transport hub
Best Season
Good to know
- Stop at an Inn
Fiesch, public transport hub
Fiesch, public transport hub
Fiesch, public transport hub - Lax - Fiescheralp - Märjela - Fiescheralp - Lax - Fiesch, public transport hub
Tour variants:
If you want to avoid the exhausting climb from Fiesch to Fiescheralp, take the cable car to Fiescheralp and start the tour from there. Alternatively, you can cycle there from Riederalp or Bettmeralp.
Use only the marked bike paths and roads and follow the signs. Please close gates and pasture fences behind you. Be considerate of hikers, plants and animals. Hikers always have right of way. Assess your skill and fitness level realistically. Riding the various routes is always at your own risk.
Basic equipment for mountain biking
- Bicycle helmet (poss. enduro or full-face helmet)
- Cycling gloves, elbow and knee pads (poss. back and shin protectors)
- Sturdy, comfortable and preferably waterproof footwear (poss. MTB shoes with ankle protection)
- Clothing using a multi-layer system with moisture wicking
- Backpack (with rain cover)
- Sun, rain and wind protection (hat, sunscreen, waterproof and windproof jacket)
- Sunglasses
- Mobile phone
- First aid kit
- Pocket knife
- Cash
- Navigation device / map and compass
- Sufficient provisions and drinking water
Technical equipment
- Air or CO2 pump with cartridges
- Tyre repair kit
- Spare inner tube
- Chain rivet
- Allen key
- Handlebar mount for mobile phone/satnav
- Bicycle lock
Where applicable, a roadworthy (e-)mountain bike with plenty of suspension travel, a bell, front and rear lights and spoke reflectors.
The lists for “basic equipment” and “technical equipment” do not claim to be complete and only serve as suggestions for what you should pack.
For your own safety, you should carefully read all instructions for the proper use and maintenance of your machine.
Please make sure that your equipment complies with local laws and does not contain any prohibited items.
Don't forget to plan a short walk from the Gletscherstube to the "Platta"! From here you can enjoy a stunning view of the Great Aletsch Glacier, the biggest ice stream in the Alps.
Take Kantonsstrasse 19 to the Fiesch exit, follow Furkastrasse as far as the parking facilities.
Large pay car park at the valley station of the Fiesch-Eggishorn cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG).
Take the train from the station in Brig to Fiesch.
Aletsch Arena AG
Furkastrasse 39
CH-3983 Mörel-Filet
+41 27 928 58 58
info@aletscharena.ch
www.aletscharena.ch