From Champex-Lac, it goes down to the start of Val Ferret and then up the valley to Grand Col Ferret.
The start of this route is in the idyllic village of Champex-Lac at 1467 meters elevation. On this bike route, you pass through the villages Issert, Praz-de-Fort, and La Fouly and reach up to the Italian border at 2537 meters. If you want to take a well-deserved break, you should do so at Alp Peule. Then continue your ascent to Grand Col Ferret at the Italian-Swiss border. Once at the top, you can either continue to Courmayeur in Italy or return the same way to Champex-Lac.
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Author\s note
The lake of Champex-Lac is a true natural jewel. It is suitable for many activities such as stand-up paddling, pedal boating, or fishing.
Directions
The route begins with a crossing of the resort Champex-Lac on the main road. Enjoy the view of the lake and the Combins massif. On the descent towards Orsières, turn right onto the gravel road after the second curve. This leads down to the cantonal road in Val Ferret. Before the entrance to Issert, turn left and continue beneath the village until Praz-de-Fort. You cross the Saleinaz plateau and then take the main road for about 200 meters. Then turn left. At the height of Branche d’en Bas, you reach the cantonal road again. The route first leads along the left riverbank to Branche d’en Haut, then again along the right bank over the cantonal road and through the hamlet of Prayon. It then continues through the forest to La Fouly. Then continue towards Ferret and then to Ars Dessous. Turn right onto the gravel road and cross the river. Finally, you ride up to Alp Peule and follow the path to Grand Col Ferret.
Getting there
Take the motorway exit «Martigny» and drive towards Great Saint Bernard. At Orsières, turn right to Champex-Lac.
Free parking is available at the Champex-Lac cable car station.
Take the train to Orsières. From there, the TMR bus takes you to Champex-Lac or La Fouly. Remember to reserve a place for your mountain bike either via the SBB Mobile app or on sbb.ch.
