The best traffic-free bike rides around Törbel

West of Visp station, the Vispa flows into the Rhône, which in German-speaking Upper Valais is traditionally called the Rotten. The approximately 8.5-kilometer-long Vispa is formed in Stalden by the confluence of the Mattervispa from the Mattertal valley and the Saaservispa from the Saas valley. Both tributaries carry milky-turquoise water from the glacier-covered high mountain regions around Zermatt and Saas-Fee. After its short course through the Vispertal valley, the Vispa finally joins the significantly wider Rotten. From here, the water continues its journey through the Valais and Lake Geneva, before the Rhône flows on through France to the Mediterranean Sea. The confluence is also a beautiful viewpoint and a fitting place to say goodbye to the Valais once more after a hike through the mountain world around Zermatt. It impressively shows how the water from the Valais Alps shapes the valleys and landscapes far beyond the high mountains.

A beautiful small place, where you can take a nice little break. Typical Swiss houses and a small chapel.

Parish Church of St. Michael – Stalden With its distinctive tower, the Parish Church of St. Michael shapes the historic village center of Stalden. The present-day Baroque building was constructed in 1777 on the site of an older church and rises impressively above the confluence of the Mattervispa and Saaservispa. Inside the bright church interior, the richly decorated high altar, ornate side altars, and the historic pulpit are impressive. Around the church, the well-kept cemetery and traditional Valais wooden houses recall the long history of the bridge village of Stalden. From here, beautiful views also open up into the Mattertal and Saastal valleys as well as the surrounding mountains.

The station is located on the Lötschberg mountain line and offers hourly connections towards Spiez - Bern as well as towards Brig.

The inn has up to 80 seats in the dining room and additionally a large sun terrace as well as a lounge area. It is only open during the summer season. Further information and opening hours can be found here: https://www.dorbia.ch/unser-restaurant

Bike & Enjoyment at the Hotel Elite Visp Welcome to the Hotel Elite Visp – your centrally located retreat for active connoisseurs! Located right in the heart of Visp and just minutes from the most beautiful cycling routes in Valais, our family-run hotel is the ideal starting point for bike tours of all levels – from leisurely rides along the Rhône River to challenging mountain stages in the nearby Alpine regions. Combine your bike tour with a culinary experience and reserve a table in one of our three restaurants – there's something to suit every taste. Find more information on our website: www.hotel-elite-visp.ch

Camping Mühleye is your base in Visp if you enjoy being in a natural environment, not just for biking, but also for relaxing before or after your hike. Surrounded by native trees and shrubs, you can choose from around 200 pitches, ranging from comfort pitches (150 m², luxurious with water and sewage connections) to standard pitches (100 m², very spacious for standard furnishings) to mini-standard pitches (approx. 80 m², ideal for smaller vehicles, VW buses, and tents). On hot summer days, the large swimming pool is also a draw, where you, as a camping guest, even benefit from free entry from 6 p.m. – perfect for cooling off after a fast-paced day on the slopes around Visp. You can find more information about the campsite here: https://camping-visp.ch/.

Thanks to them, many have been rescued from the mountains. Thank you for your daily efforts.