Stoneman Glaciara mountain-bike route by Roland Stauder
The tour is a real challenge for experienced bikers! The mix of tough sections and fascinating nature is much easier if tackled in individual stages spread over several days.
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Distance 129 km
A total of 127km and 4,700 spectacular altitude metres await you on this challenging mountain-bike route. But it is specifically designed to let you tackle the tour over a number of days from different starting points. From Bellwald, for example, via Fieschertal and Fiesch, then on to the steep climb up to the sunny plateau of the Aletsch Arena. From there the route takes you to Lake Märjelensee and back to Bettmeralp. From Bettmeralp you cycle up to the Moosfluh Checkpoint and on over Riederalp down to Mörel. This is followed by the ultimate in uphill challenges: a climb of 1,600 altitude meters up to the Breithornpass! But the subsequent ride down to Binntal lets you relax a little. From here you follow the Rhone towards Obergoms and back to Bellwald.
Author’s recommendation
From the Moosfluh view point you’re treated to magnificent views of the imposing Great Aletsch Glacier! Be sure to plan a stop here!

Author
Aletsch Arena AG
Update: October 24, 2022
Difficulty
difficult
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,452 m
Lowest point
757 m
Best time of year
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Track types
Asphalt
29.2 km
Dirt road
0.7 km
Forested/wild trail
60.8 km
Path
25.4 km
Road
11.2 km
Unknown
1.7 km
Rest stops
Hotel AlpenblickMountain hut Gletscherstube
Safety information
Use marked bike trails and routes only, and observe all signposting. Please close gates after passing through. Please be considerate to walkers and 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.Tips and hints
Aletsch Arena AG
Furkastrasse 39
CH-3983 Mörel-Filet
+41 27 928 58 58
info@aletscharena.ch
www.aletscharena.ch
Start
Different starting points (764 m) (1,232 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'655'317E 1'140'093N
DD
46.409913, 8.158055
DMS
46°24'35.7"N 8°09'29.0"E
UTM
32T 435289 5139937
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Destination
Different points of arrival (765 m)
Turn-by-turn directions
You could split the tour into two or three one-day stages. There’s a wide choice of accommodation options in the various resorts.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Take the train from Brig or Oberwald to your chosen starting point.Getting there
Take Cantonal Road 19 to your chosen starting point.Parking
Follow the local parking guidance system at your chosen starting point.Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'655'317E 1'140'093N
DD
46.409913, 8.158055
DMS
46°24'35.7"N 8°09'29.0"E
UTM
32T 435289 5139937
w3w
///spearing.lovely.stealing
Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Book recommendation by the author
A card is included in the starter pack.
Equipment
We recommend: bike in excellent working order, helmet, gloves and bell, clothing suitable for the weather (always carry a waterproof), food and drink.Status
closed
Reviews
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
129 km
Duration
20:05 h
Ascent
4,700 m
Descent
4,722 m
Highest point
2,452 m
Lowest point
757 m
Statistics
2D
3D
Maps and trails
- 14 Waypoints
- 14 Waypoints
Distance
km
Duration
: h
Ascent
m
Descent
m
Highest point
m
Lowest point
m
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Rating
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