Alpine Bike: Stage 9 Disentis - Andermatt

Tip
39.03 km long
Difficulty: difficult
Condition: difficult
Great panorama
Tour

The route leads from Disentis towards Oberalp Pass, Val Maighels, Unteralptal to Andermatt.

The first climb to Uaul da Crestas rewards mountain bikers with an excellent view of the upper Surselva.  

After Sedrun, it becomes increasingly barren and lonely while approaching Val Maighels and Oberalp Pass. The trail leads past the picturesque located Maighel Hut. 

The further path leads through an impressive high alpine landscape, past clear mountain streams and over scree fields until the Maighel Pass is reached. The view of the surrounding peaks and the silence of the mountains make this section particularly attractive. After the pass, the long descent begins through the Unteralptal, which is technically challenging and requires concentration.

The path to Andermatt winds through the valley, past alpine meadows and steep rock walls before finally reaching the picturesque village of Andermatt. 

  • 7:20 h
  • 39.03 km
  • 1,448 m
  • 1,142 m
  • 1,130 m
  • 2,422 m
  • 1,292 m
  • Start: Disentis train station
  • Destination: Andermatt train station

Good to know

Pavements

Street
Asphalt
Trail
Path

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Disentis - Val Maighels - Maighel Pass - Unteralptal - Andermatt

Tour information

  • Nature Highlight

  • Stop at an Inn

Equipment

  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Directions & Parking facilities

Disentis is easily accessible by car via the Lukmanier Pass or the Surselva road. 

There are various parking options right at the train station in Disentis or just outside of it. 

Disentis is very well connected by the MGB train and the local bus. The timetable is available at SBB timetable

Additional information

Author

Andermatt-Urserntal Tourismus GmbH

Organization

Région de vacances Andermatt

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

  • Stone pile colony Val Maighels
  • Mountain lake
  • Maighel Hut
  • Vermigel Hut

Safety guidelines

  • Carrying or pushing sections must be expected on this route, especially in the area of the Maighel Pass: depending on riding skills between 10 and 45 minutes.
  • This route should only be ridden under dry conditions due to difficult sections.

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