In Alps, Cycling Switzerland, Swiss Alps

Lac de Moiry is another great alpine dam. This means you can expect quite roads because it’s a dead end. It’s a long climb and includes a downhill section to Mayoux. This area seems very “Swiss,” in that there are a lot of very old and well-preserved barns and homes stuck to the steep hillsides. The architecture is very traditional and stereotypical of what you think of as Swiss.

Climb Stats

  • Distance: 33 km
  • Ascent: 1844 m
  • Average Gradient: 5.6 %

 

Sierre in the background as the road goes up the the Lac de Moiry.

Sierre in the background as the road goes up the Lac de Moiry.

 

lac de moiry dam in distance

The dam in the distance as you ride up this incredible valley. Expect to see a lot of Alpine Marmots!

 

close up of dam at lac de moiry

The final push up to the dam is really steep but if you have made it this far you must grind it out.

 

tunnel at the top of Lac de Moiry

There is a tunnel at the top of Lac de Moiry. It is short and has a few lights. Not too scary to ride.

 

The road to Lac de Moiry

The road to Lac de Moiry is very quite because it’s a dead end.

 

Pan at the end of the road at Lac de Moiry

Pan shot, at the end of the road of Lac de Moiry.

 

The view from the dam at Lac de Moiry

The view from the dam at Lac de Moiry.

To ride or Not to Ride

Yes! This is a great route. I started late in the day and would have liked to do more exploring around the area. The town of Zinal is not far a way but it was getting dark and I was chasing daylight.

Strava Map from Lac de Moiry

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