Think of this trip as border-hopping—one moment you’re gliding through the most beautiful Swiss valleys, the next you’re sipping espresso in Italy. We know the mountains of the Swiss-Italian border like the back of our hand—and we can’t wait for you to experience them. For 6 days, including arrival and departure, we’ll straddle two Alpine worlds in the best way possible. Thanks to the Alps’ amazing trails, this tour works for both intermediate and expert riders, with evenings bringing everyone back together. From the Engadin Valley into Italy and back to St. Moritz, this ride is packed with stunning views, top-notch trails, and rich culture.
This Alps e-bike tour is our way of sharing the mountains we love with you. Over 6 days, we’ll pedal through high passes, quiet valleys, and picture-perfect villages, with trails suited for both intermediate and expert riders. Every evening we’ll gather at cozy inns, swap stories from the day, enjoy local flavors, and simply soak in the beauty around us—an adventure that feels like riding with friends who know these mountains inside out!
After arriving in Scuol, you’ll receive your rental e-bike if booked and check into a cozy hotel with authentic Engadine charm. Your main luggage can be safely stored at the hotel for the duration of the tour. In the evening, we gather as a group to get to know each other and to go over the upcoming stages, safety guidelines, and necessary equipment—the perfect way to begin your unforgettable Alps adventure.
Accommodation: Historical inn or hotel in Scuol
The ride begins in the Lower Engadine and follows a varied route through scenic valleys before climbing above the treeline with sweeping views of the Swiss National Park. Advanced and expert riders tackle challenging stages with technical singletrails mixed with flowy sections, while the intermediate group rides mostly on forest roads with easier singletrail passages. At the end of the day, the route briefly crosses into South Tyrol, Italy, before reaching Müstair, a peaceful Swiss village known for its UNESCO World Heritage Monastery.
Meals: Breakfast and picnic lunch
Highest point: 2,250 m (7,382 ft)
Elevation: +1,200 m (3,937 ft), -1,300 m (4,265 ft)
Riding time: approx. 6 hours
Accommodation: Historical inn or hotel in Müstair
After a short shuttle to the Ofenpass, the ride begins fresh and quickly leads across the border into Italy toward the lively mountain town of Livigno. Advanced and expert riders face significant climbs, though on less technical terrain, with the focus on landscapes and long alpine descents. The intermediate group passes through the famous Val Mora, riding mostly on forest roads with some well-rideable singletrails. Livigno welcomes everyone with Italian flair and a vibrant bike culture—the perfect place to relax in the evening.
Meals: Breakfast and picnic lunch
Highest point: 2,335 m (7,661 ft)
Elevation: +1,300 m (4,265 ft), -1,400 m (4,593 ft)
Riding time: approx. 6 hours
Accommodation: Historical inn or hotel in Livigno
This stage is one of the most scenic mountain bike routes in Graubünden, offering breathtaking views of the Bernina Range and Piz Bernina, the highest peak in the region. Advanced and expert riders enjoy a varied day with partly demanding singletrails and spectacular panoramas. The intermediate group climbs forest roads up to the Forcola di Livigno, then descends and climbs again to the Passo del Bernina before continuing on forest roads and easy singletrails toward St. Moritz. Parts of the route follow the UNESCO World Heritage Bernina Railway before arriving in the world-famous alpine town.
Meals: Breakfast and picnic lunch
Highest point: 2,400 m (7,874 ft)
Elevation: +1,500 m (4,921 ft), -1,500 m (4,921 ft)
Riding time: approx. 6 hours
Accommodation: Historical inn or hotel in St. Moritz
The final day is spent exploring the legendary St. Moritz region, known not only for its luxury but also for some of the finest alpine singletrails in Switzerland. Advanced and expert riders enjoy a varied route with flowy and technical sections and sweeping views over the Engadine. The intermediate group pedals through picturesque villages, mostly along forest roads or bike paths, with some easy singletrails included. In the afternoon, everyone returns comfortably to Scuol on the historic Rhaetian Railway—another UNESCO World Heritage highlight.
Meals: Breakfast and picnic lunch
Highest point: approx. 2,200 m (7,218 ft)
Elevation: +1,300 m (4,265 ft), -1,200 m (3,937 ft)
Riding time: approx. 6 hours
Accommodation: Historical inn or hotel in Scuol
After a restful night, you can easily return home by train or car—with countless memories of your unforgettable e-bike Alps adventure!
Meals: Breakfast
If you are having any doubts on whether it is worth it to hire a guide for a mountain bike trip in Switzerland, ignore them. It is well worth it! Our trip with Manuel greatly exceeded my expectations. It is his knowledge, instructional abilities and relaxed personality that created a magnificent bike adventure that allowed us to simply enjoy the diverse topography and cultures of Switzerland, South Tyrol, Austria and Italy in six days without any of the anxiety or mishaps that can come from doing it on your own. He provided just the right amount of historical context along the way and with his knowledge of trail difficulty level, quality hotels, restaurants, spas, museums and perfectly placed Cafes along the way, alternate travel methods (always had an A, B & C plan to account for weather, public transit issues, bike problems, skill or energy levels or emergency espresso needs) we all could just pedal and enjoy the view! I was the only one in our group that had not spent significant time on an e bike (went on 1 ride in the US). Day one, Manual spent a little extra time familiarizing me with the differences and giving helpful suggestions. By the end of that day, I felt very confident and had no problems the rest of the trip. I however, appreciated the mini instruction along the way as it helped us all to become better riders, no matter our level. (If you are wondering about fitness level, you want to be in bike shape (good saddle time) but I found the electric feature allowed me to adjust for my energy levels) Those that know me know that I do not hand out praise excessively and that I am one of the most frugal people they know but I can say without hesitation that this mountain biking guide is the only way to go!
Great service, with great instructors and guides, and a seamless experience as customer in all processes and contacts.
Wonderful time in the Mountains with help from Manuel everrything went amazing. He also made some cool fotos of me and my girlfriend. Top quality service. Cheers!
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The best part of this Alps bike tour is that it’s designed for both intermediate and advanced riders! Each day, you’ll tackle routes suited to your level with an expert guide, then regroup in the evening at the same destination. Just be sure you fit the requirements for one of the levels.
Intermediate riders
This group is for riders with solid fitness and e-bike experience who prefer a more moderate pace. You can comfortably handle up to 1,400 m (4,600 ft) of climbing on forest roads with a 600 Wh battery. Easy singletrails, wide hiking paths, and even steep forest roads are no problem. You know when to get off the bike and can realistically assess your ability.
Advanced & expert riders
This tour is designed for bikers with solid skills up to expert level. You are confident riding technical singletrails in the Alps and know when it’s better to get off and push. Trails are mainly official hiking routes where biking is permitted—these can be narrow, exposed, rooty, or covered with loose rocks. While total elevation gains are moderate, alpine ascents still require good fitness and technique. Most sections correspond to S2 difficulty on the Singletrail Scale—in the USA typically considered “expert.”
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Daily ride essentials
Group sizes and pricing
Alps bike tours can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements
If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
The price for this Alps bike tour is based on twin-share rooms, but a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee. If interested, contact us before booking or leave us a note at checkout.
The starting point of your Alps bike tour is Scuol. To get there, most people fly into Zurich (ZRH) Airport. From there, you can use public transport, take a shuttle, or rent a car to reach Scuol—it will take you around 3 hours to get there.
Once you’re there, you will meet your guide in the afternoon hours of Day 1.
We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.
Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.
Deposits
Secure your spot with a 30% deposit upon booking! The remaining 70% of the trip price must be paid 90 days prior to departure at the latest. If booking within 90 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.
Cancellations
Booking fees are non-refundable after a 48-hour grace period. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options—Basic, Flexible, or Super Flexible. Depending on which one you choose, a different cancellation policy will apply to your booking.
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If you are having any doubts on whether it is worth it to hire a guide for a mountain bike trip in Switzerland, ignore them. It is well worth it! Our trip with Manuel greatly exceeded my expectations. It is his knowledge, instructional abilities and relaxed personality that created a magnificent bike adventure that allowed us to simply enjoy the diverse topography and cultures of Switzerland, South Tyrol, Austria and Italy in six days without any of the anxiety or mishaps that can come from doing it on your own. He provided just the right amount of historical context along the way and with his knowledge of trail difficulty level, quality hotels, restaurants, spas, museums and perfectly placed Cafes along the way, alternate travel methods (always had an A, B & C plan to account for weather, public transit issues, bike problems, skill or energy levels or emergency espresso needs) we all could just pedal and enjoy the view! I was the only one in our group that had not spent significant time on an e bike (went on 1 ride in the US). Day one, Manual spent a little extra time familiarizing me with the differences and giving helpful suggestions. By the end of that day, I felt very confident and had no problems the rest of the trip. I however, appreciated the mini instruction along the way as it helped us all to become better riders, no matter our level. (If you are wondering about fitness level, you want to be in bike shape (good saddle time) but I found the electric feature allowed me to adjust for my energy levels) Those that know me know that I do not hand out praise excessively and that I am one of the most frugal people they know but I can say without hesitation that this mountain biking guide is the only way to go!