Perfectly planned
Thorough preparation is the key to your MTB adventure on the Stoneman Glaciara.
Whether in one, two or three days – the Stoneman Glaciara is a unique experience in any case.
You decide where to start – just as it suits you best. You are entirely free to choose the date for your ride within the season.
The Stoneman Glaciara is located in the canton Valais in southeast Switzerland.
The route crosses the principal road 19 in the West close to Mörel and in the North-East in Reckingen. The distance within the Rhone valley is 22.5 kilometres.
- North-to-south extension: ca. 10.5 km
- West-to-east extension: ca. 16.5 km
Brig is the SBB railway station for the greater reagion. The Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn runs in the Rhone Valley. For silver- and bronze-riders staying at one fixed lodging partner, it is an ideal transfer.
The Stoneman Glaciara route is perfectly signposted. The signs lead you securely. They are placed at every crossing or conjunction and again 100 to 200 metres behind for confirmation.
NeverthelessGold, please use a GPS device with the latest GPS-track. You will receive it with your registration via e-mail. On site, the current GPS-track for the Stoneman Glaciara is also available from the issuing offices for the starter packs and the lodging partners.
Each starter pack contains a detailed route map (77 x 70 cm) with details on the characteristics of each stage.
Out of consideration for the landscape and wildlife, the Stoneman Glaciara can only be ridden in daylight. During the season this includes the following times:
- June: 7.00 am–9.30 pm (14.30 hrs)
- July: 7.00 am–9.00 pm (14.00 hrs)
- August: 7.00 am–8.30 pm (13.30 hrs)
- September: 7.30 am–7.30 pm (12.00 hrs)
- October: 8.30 am –6.30 pm (10.00 hrs)
From September onwards, gold can only be achieved by highly experienced riders.
Ambitious 127 kilometres and 4,700 metres altitude gain.
The Stoneman Glaciara packs a punch – in terms of technique and fitness! Regarding riding technique, most passages are between S0 and S2 with a few S3 – and push passages. Gold is therefore only attainable for very experienced and conditionally fit bikers. If in doubt, take your time for your first ride and try silver or bronze first.
The best starting points for your Stoneman Glaciara adventure are the official issuing offices for the starter packs and the lodging partners.
These paths await you
Ready for the Stoneman Glaciara?
Here you will find all the information, tips and stage suggestions for your mountain bike tour – whether in one, two or three days.
For silver and bronze riders, we recommend the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn. It stops at: Mörel · Betten Talstation · Grengiols · Lax · Fiesch Sport- + Feriencenter · Fiesch ·
Fürgangen-Bellwald Talstation · Niederwald · Blitzingen · Biel (Goms) · Gluringen · Reckingen.
If you ride silver or bronze as a stage tour, a luggage transfer can be organized individually. Your luggage will be brought directly to your next lodging partner and will be waiting for you in the evening.
Caution.
The following passages are dangerous. Please consider them when planning your ride.
Bike-guiding on the Stoneman Glaciara
The more, the merrier – and on the bike tour you learn a lot about the region and its backgrounds. These providers offer mountain bike guiding on Stoneman Glaciara:
Stoneman Glaciara service partner
The Stoneman Glaciara is the five-star mountain bike experience in Switzerland. If you ever need help with your bike or equipment, the following local service partners will be happy to help:
Stoneman Glaciara season 2024: 24. June to 20. October
Brief feedback on the Stoneman: Incredible landscape, great trails, perfectly organised, but most of all – the people. From the local sports shops and accommodation to the tourism office in Reckingen, our expectations were exceeded. The hospitality, helpfulness and heartiness of the locals in the Aletsch area were truly our highlight.
Raphael W. · Silver Finisher
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