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Scenic route along the Rhône – Derborence Lake Refuge loop from Riddes

Scenic route along the Rhône – Derborence Lake Refuge loop from Riddes

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Scenic route along the Rhône – Derborence Lake Refuge loop from Riddes

03:37

55.5km

1,520m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 5, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 28.0 km for 254 m

After 28.3 km for 338 m

After 28.8 km for 254 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.02 km

Scenic route along the Rhône

Highlight • Cycleway

I recommend to stay as long as possible along the Rhone river. the Streets have little traffic and very nice views on the mountains winejards and the river. next time …

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2.00 km

Rhône Bridge in Riddes

Highlight • Bridge

Beuatiful iron bridge over the river Rhone. You can see also the train brides next to you.

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11.7 km

Wine fields Châteauneuf

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Great road through the wine fields over looking the Rhone vallee

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20.7 km

Derborence Rock Tunnels

Highlight • Gorge

Bring front and rear lights so cars can see you. It’s a one lane, curvy, dark road in the tunnels.

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28.4 km

Derborence Lake Refuge

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Refuge is a picturesque lakeside cabin. There is delicious, regional food here and you can stay overnight. You can find more information at refugederborence.ch.

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28.9 km

Lac de Derborence

Highlight • Lake

From the plain near Goday, after the long climb from the direction of Conthey, you can continue up towards the mountain peaks in four directions. One of these paths leads …

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29.3 km

Lac de Derborence

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

From the plain near Goday, after the long climb from the direction of Conthey, you can continue up towards the mountain peaks in four directions. One of these paths leads …

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49.6 km

Ardon Village and Church

Highlight • Settlement

Very nice little town in the Swiss Alps, not far from Sion. Surrounded by the mountains and vineyards, the ski resorts are not far, with some big cycling climbs accessible in the summer months.

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55.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.8 km

6.72 km

3.72 km

2.61 km

1.56 km

132 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

47.0 km

7.79 km

709 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,460 m)

Lowest point (470 m)

Weather

Thursday 4 June

16°C

9°C

34 %

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Scenic route along the Rhône – Derborence Lake Refuge loop from Riddes

Scenic route along the Rhône

Rhône Bridge in Riddes

Wine fields Châteauneuf

Derborence Rock Tunnels

Derborence Lake Refuge

Lac de Derborence

Lac de Derborence

Ardon Village and Church

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