Through the Heart of the Alps

Mountains have always felt like home to me, and the Valais region of Switzerland has to be one of the most idyllic mountain regions on earth. If you imagine classic snow-capped mountains, the image your mind conjures up is likely exactly what Valais looks like. Its 4000m peaks and vast, rugged beauty drew me in from my very first visit eight years ago. This time, I was excited to explore the area on my mountain bike, tackling the seven-stage Valais Alpine Bike route – 317 km of linked trails from Crans-Montana to Brig via the Leukerbad region, Moosalp, Grächen, Lötschental and the Val d’Anniviers valleys.