Switzerland 2014 – Valais – Brig, St Luc, Becs de Bosson and Crans Montana.
Switzerland once again calls, this time we choose to explore some lesser knows areas with Martin Buetler of Alpine-Trails. As a local rider he knows where to ride, when and the best way to hook up the WanderWegs.
We wish to thank Tourism Switzerland, Valais Tourism, Brig Simplon Tourism, Sierre Anniviers, and Crans Montana for their support.
We wake to a nice sunrise to the east and rain in every other direction. Guess there is no rush. Sleeping in the cabin was very comfortable and this time of year, sunrise is your alarm. We chilled in the cabin, had some breakfast and waiting for the clouds to break before venturing out. Dressed in all our warm gear, we figure it’s time to go.
Grey early skies
Make for a moody morning
Off we go, regardless, to traverse the ridge
Not before a group shot under the cross – Mus, Sharon, Alex, Martin, Lee, Shafudin
We continue across the high peaks
We are nothing, can’t you see?
Given a chance, the mountains would make that so
But continue on we go
Not balking at the sharp rocks these Singaporeans go
Following the one eyed china-mans unyielding glow
As Alex carves through these alpine slopes
The ridge beckons
The trail does not wait
The Horizon ever eludes us
The trails twist to the towns
Lower Lower we ride
Through the pastures we do glide
Don’t fall down, ever closer we get to town
Until again we must climb
Until back to the safety of town
Becs de Bosson to Sion 30km 6:40, 340m Climbing, 2772m Descending