Moiry - Dam Trophy

From the bridge over the Rhone at Chippis, follow the cantonal road towards the center of Chippis. A large curve leads you to the road to Chalais, where the starting point is located. After 200 meters, turn left onto the road towards Brie. Travel 5.7 kilometers on this road before reaching the cantonal road to Vercorin. In the center of Vercorin, keep left and ride to Niouc, where a descent through the villages of Niouc and Mayoux awaits you. Then you gain altitude again on the Vissoie–Grimentz road. From Grimentz, a steep climb awaits, before you can catch your breath on a short flat section before the last two exhausting kilometers to the Moiry dam. The destination is near the dam crest above the lake. The Valais bike route markings suggest an ascent to the Moiry dam that avoids the heavily trafficked road from Siders via Niouc and Vissoie.

Our recommendation: Technically perfect bike, helmet, gloves, and bell, weather-appropriate clothing (always bring rain protection), drinks, and provisions.

Via A9 motorway from Lausanne or Siders, exit Sierre West (from Lausanne) or Sierre East (from Brig). Via Rue de la Plaine to the Park + Ride at Sierre/Siders station.

By SBB line Lausanne–Brig or regional trains on the Simplon line to Sierre/Siders.

Park + Ride at Sierre/Siders station. Follow the local parking guidance system in Sierre/Siders.

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The interior of the Moiry dam can be visited upon request.