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Fiescheralp to Riederalp - The Aletsch Arena Traverse
A fabulous and straightforward journey between the 3 villages of the Aletsch Arena.
Moderate Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 8.4 km
- Ascent
- 113 m
- Descent
- 427 m
Stonneman glaciara
Magnifique sortie avec de splendides vues
Mountain Biking Difficult
- Distance
- 127 km
- Ascent
- 5.3 km
- Descent
- 5.3 km
- Duration
- 1 day +
- Low Point
- 755 m
- High Point
- 2.7 km
- Gradient
- 13˚
This is a popular mountain biking route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's very remote, it features high exposure and is typically done between July and September. From a low point of 755 m to the maximum altitude of 2.7 km, the route covers 127 km, 5306 vertical metres of ascent and 5306 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Les paysages et la vue
Difficulty
Difficult
Mostly stable trail tread with some variability featuring larger and more unavoidable obstacles that may include, but not be limited to: bigger stones, roots, steps, and narrow curves. Compared to lower intermediate, technical difficulty is more advanced and grades of slopes are steeper. Ideal for upper intermediate riders.
High Exposure
Some trail sections have exposed ledges or steep ascents/descents where falling could cause serious injury.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Technical
- Rock Slabs
- Rock Gardens
- Wooden Feature
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