From Parnoz to Savognin: The new Parnoz Flowtrail

One trail for all levels - 1.7 kilometers of additional riding fun in Surses.
Excavator in front of mountain panorama in autumn

Facts

Project Planning and construction of the Parnoz Flowtrail, Savognin
customer municipality of Surses
Location Savognin, Surses, Switzerland
Period Planning started in summer 2021 – groundbreaking ceremony in autumn 2024
project launch Opening summer season 2025
project Manager Lukas Häusler

 

Strategic development of the mountain bike offer in Surses.

The municipality of Surses has one goal: to further develop its trail offerings for mountain bikers of all levels. The priority of the participatory "Master Plan Bike Surses" is the new Parnoz Flowtrail – a bike trail for everyone: beginners, families, and experienced enduro and downhill riders. 

In the flow from Parnoz to Son Martegn: The 1.7-kilometer-long trail with around 200 meters of elevation gain closes a gap in the Surses mountain bike portfolio to date. It is particularly important that beginners and families in particular are offered an easy, flowing trail to get to know mountain biking. This also makes the transition from riding on forest paths to easy trails easier. But experienced mountain bikers are not left out either: the trail is planned so that everyone gets their money's worth!

The Parnoz Flowtrail in detail

Our ALLEGRA Team Switzerland threw themselves into the planning and construction of the trail with great enthusiasm. The passion of our project managers and trail builders is reflected in this sophisticated flow trail – after all, creating a fun trail for all levels is no easy feat. With its 1.7 kilometers and 200 meters of elevation gain, the Parnoz Flowtrail connects Parnoz and Savognin. The trail entrance can be reached via the gondola to Tigignas and the subsequent agricultural path. Alternatively, you can reach the trail from the valley under your own steam via various marked bike routes, as well as country and forest roads. From the end of the trail itself, the route to the valley station of the Savognin cable car follows existing bike routes. 

Opening on June 7, 2025

A few drops of rain fell at the official opening, but if anything, that only bothered the cows.

A playful flow trail with 200m of elevation gain and a length of 1.7km, designed to appeal to all levels of cyclists. Everyone involved succeeded: many cycling enthusiasts gathered at the trail's start. The air was filled with a mixture of anticipation, excitement, pride, and, above all, a great sense of camaraderie. Proof enough:
This flow trail is right here, right on time.

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