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Western Transalp: Cheresoulaz to Zermatt
Mountain Biking Trail
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30.74 mi
8,731 ft
The final stretch of the incredible 6-day crossing of the Western Alps.
From Cheresoulaz, take the gravel track to St. Pantaleone and on to Col de Bornes. Take in the views as you go over the Pista de Fonda before you gently ascend to Lago Cignana. Pause at the beautiful lake for a breather before you tackle the steep climb up to Finestra di Cignana. At this point you will need to get off and push for a while, before being rewarded by a fantastic descent, eventually coming to the Petit Bar and the Theodul Pass. From the pass, you descend further down a gravel track to Furi and then Zermatt, the final destination of the Transalp. Celebrate your finish by soaking in the views of the Matterhorn, famous for being one of the highest mountains in the Alps (4,478m), its near-symmetrical peak, and for being the most photographed mountain in the world! **Sources** Written by FATMAP Official
From Cheresoulaz, take the gravel track to St. Pantaleone and on to Col de Bornes. Take in the views as you go over the Pista de Fonda before you gently ascend to Lago Cignana. Pause at the beautiful lake for a breather before you tackle the steep climb up to Finestra di Cignana. At this point you will need to get off and push for a while, before being rewarded by a fantastic descent, eventually coming to the Petit Bar and the Theodul Pass. From the pass, you descend further down a gravel track to Furi and then Zermatt, the final destination of the Transalp. Celebrate your finish by soaking in the views of the Matterhorn, famous for being one of the highest mountains in the Alps (4,478m), its near-symmetrical peak, and for being the most photographed mountain in the world! **Sources** Written by FATMAP Official
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Strava Routes
Route and Elevation
Segments
| Name | Distance | Elev. Diff. | Avg. Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frazione Pecou Climb | 0.74 mi | 272 ft | 7.0% |
| MTB GILLIAREY CORTINAZ INF BIVIO DOWNHILL | 1.92 mi | -643 ft | -6.3% |
| Strada Statale 406 Climb | 0.89 mi | 315 ft | 6.7% |
| Perreres - Avouil HC | 1.21 mi | 331 ft | 5.2% |
| Plain Maison 2870 | 1.63 mi | 1,024 ft | 11.8% |
| Rue J. B. Dondeynaz, 24 Climb | 1.27 mi | 899 ft | 13.3% |
| carpi la faccia finita con sti kom in ebike | 0.95 mi | 699 ft | 13.9% |
| Feel The Flow | 0.67 mi | -633 ft | -17.7% |
| Switch Backs | 0.37 mi | -466 ft | -23.5% |
| Zermatt Furgbach | 0.64 mi | -732 ft | -21.3% |