Kalpetran Enduro
Mountain Bike
A downhill-heavy enduro highlight that will thrill even the most demanding bikers. Pure fun on a trail covering over 1,100 metres in altitude difference.
- Type Mountain Bike
- Difficulty S3 hard
- Duration 0:58 h
- Distance 12,8 km
- Ascent 57 m
- Descent 1238 m
- Lowest point 866 m
- Highest point 2084 m
Description
First take the PostBus from Visp to Moosalp. The route begins right by the Restaurant Moosalp and leads through an initial three-kilometre stretch over a relatively flat and wide hiking trail towards Alp Pletsche. There is an unforgettable view of the imposing four-thousand-metre peaks of the Saas and Mattertal valleys to enjoy along the way. Shortly before Alp Pletsche, the trail forks to the left and the freeride fun begins. The first stretch of the trail is both varied and steep, and you should exercise caution on exposed sections. You can stop off at the rustic Restaurant Morgenrot on arrival in Embd. The next stretch leads through winding, exposed and rocky terrain to Kalpetran via Gufersch Bodo. The technically challenging sections and tight corners on this second part of the trail offer plenty of excitement, but should present no problems for experienced riders. Once you arrive in Kalpetran, you have the option of continuing on to the Visp-Zermatt connecting trail (No. 150).
The route is signposted in one direction only: Moosalp -> Pletsche -> Embd -> Kalpetran
We recommend: a bike in excellent working order, a helmet, gloves and a bell, clothing suitable for the weather (always carry a waterproof), food and drink.
Take a break in Embd to fortify yourself at the Restaurant Morgenrot or go for a walk in the old village centre.
Use marked bike trails and routes only, making sure you observe all signposting. Kindly close gates after passing through. Please be considerate to walkers, as well as to plants and animals. As a rule, walkers have priority. When planning, take into account participants’ fitness level and ability. All riding is at one’s own risk.
Ideally go to Visp.
Parking spaces available at Visp railway station, direct connection by postal bus to Bürchen.
Regular rail connections to Visp from across Switzerland. Continue by postal bus to Moosalp.
Bike reservation required by 4pm the evening before by phone on 058 386 69 00 or by email at www.resabike.ch. For Sundays and Mondays, reservations must be made by 5pm on Friday evening.
The tourist offices in Visp and Bürchen have a range of brochures and other informative material about mountain biking in the region.
SwissTopo Maps 1:25'000: 1308 St-Niklaus
