The Phoenix

The Phoenix is an out-and-back mountain bike trail in Valais, Switzerland. It is 1.8 miles each way, 3.7 miles there and back. It runs between about 2,500 ft and 3,990 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,320 ft of climbing one way. It is rated mtb:scale 3: technical riding over blocky ground, drops and tight turns, for skilled riders. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Eyholz, about 0.8 miles southwest of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Gibidum, Chastel and Chrizer Horlini. For camping, Camping & Schwimmbad Mühleye and Stellplatz Camp Bietschhorn are within about 6 miles. There are 23 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the trail shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trail access for bikes, closures and conditions change, so check locally before you ride.