The gondola lift will be completely renovated in summer 2012 and put back into operation for the winter season. This means that it will be available to bikers again from summer 2013, but will have to be dispensed with this year. However, the gondola lift from Chalais to Vercorin will continue to operate all year round.

Ride recommends riding the post bus to Grimentz and using the Bendolla cable car for the Brazilian. Although the ascent to the Col de Louché is strenuous, the Col de Cou is relatively easy to reach from there. It is also possible to climb directly from Vecorin on the alpine road via Les Giettes.Brazilian tour:
ride.ch/tours/brazilian-col-de-cou

Information about the mountain railroad:
rma.ch/anniviers/suisse/ski-valais/2010.html