Discover the national route n°4, the “Alpine Panorama Route”. Marvel the unique and breathtaking panorama.
Stage 8
Quieter in Obergreyerz and uphill through lonely, rugged Alpine pastures to Hongrin, occasionally resounding with army artillery fire. Intoxicating 1000m descent to the mildness of the Rhonetal, a sensuous downhill run through all climate zones.
Requirements
Grade: medium/Conditions: difficult
Hints:
Shooting range in operation
The road between La Lécherette and Luan runs through the «Petit Hongrin» shooting range. Passage is subject to restrictions. Please follow the instructions below as well as any information provided locally:
1 July – 15 August: The road is open to cyclists despite military operations, but short waiting times are possible. If a military exercise is being held in the “Grand Ayerne” area, the safety of road users is ensured via an admission and exit ticket system.
1 – 30 June / 16 August – 31 October: The road is only open for cyclists on weekends (Saturday and Sunday).
1 November – 31 May: The municipality of Corbeyrier closes the road to all traffic between Plan d’en Haut and Luan.
15 December – 31 March: The military road is closed to all traffic from La Lécherette onwards.
Information (Petit Hongrin shooting range): 058 461 42 22
Office du Tourisme Les Mosses - La Lécherette
Route du Col des Mosses 106
1862 Les Mosses
Tel. +41 (0)24 491 14 66
Properties of the itinerarie
Type of activity: Sports
Difficulty: Challenging
Duration: 06:30
Distance: 52 km
Ascent/Descent: +1043m / -1449m
Altitude min./max.: 409m / 1555m