Included: An experienced, certified MTB guide with extensive knowledge of the area 5-day Mont Blanc MTB adventure Accommodation for 4 nights in high-quality hotels (double occupancy) All meals Shuttle support (including lifts if applicable) Luggage transfers Energy snacks and cereal bars on rides Add-ons (available to add at checkout): Single occupancy room Full-suspension e-bike rentals Not included: Transportation to Chamonix Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages Entrance fees to museums and tourist attractions Personal expenses Anything not mentioned in the “Included” section above Insurance — recommended, available to add at checkout Guide gratuities — optional

How fit do I need to be?

This Mont Blanc MTB adventure is best suited for riders with good fitness levels and prior mountain biking experience who feel comfortable on singletrack. You should be confident handling loose gravel, rocky sections, switchbacks, and sustained descents in alpine terrain. Alternative route sections are provided when available . Expect single trails, obstacles, and steep sections that require confidence and skill. Make sure you’re comfortable covering the following by e-MTB: Daily average distances between 40 km and 50 km per day (25–31 mi) Elevation gain between 1,800 m to 2,400 m (5,900–7,900 ft) Elevation loss between 1,800 m to 2,900 m (5,900–9,500 ft) Downhill riding: Singletrack 80%, 4×4 roads 20% Uphill riding: 4×4 roads 80%, singletrack 20% Want to see what else is there in the area? Discover more biking adventures in the Alps here !

Do I need mountain biking experience?

Yes. The e-MTB makes long climbs far more enjoyable and opens up bigger terrain without exhausting you, but you’ll still need solid bike handling skills on the downhills . If you regularly ride intermediate trails and enjoy technical variety, you’ll thrive here. Because the Alps can be technically challenging in some sections, it’s recommended that you regularly practice mountain biking for at least half a year , or engage in sports frequently. This journey is about building on the skills you already have and putting them to work in some of the most spectacular mountain terrain in Europe.

What do I need to bring?

Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring: Day pack large enough to fit everything you might need throughout the day (around a 25-40L bag) — van support / luggage transfer is available! Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity) Cycling shoes Comfortable cycling clothes Spare clothes for layering Waterproof rain jacket Sunhat Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, tissues, etc.) Headlamp or flashlight Sunglasses Camera — optional (but recommended) Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

Group sizes and age requirements

Group sizes and pricing For this Mont Blanc MTB adventure , the usual client-to-guide ratio is 5 :1. It takes a minimum of 5 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 10 participants . Mont Blanc MTB adventure can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements. Min. age requirements If you are older than 18, you’re good to go. Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the Mont Blanc MTB adventure on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian. If your group has participants under the age of 18 , contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

Is a single occupancy room available?

The price for this Mont Blanc MTB adventure is based on twin-share rooms , but a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee . You can add it to your booking at checkout.

Getting there and meeting location

The starting point of your Mont Blanc MTB adventure is Chamonix . To get there, most people fly into Geneva Airport (GVA) . Once you land, there are several ways to reach your destination, including public transport. Looking to make airport transfers hassle-free? Check out Mountain Drop Offs —they provide door-to-door service in their comfy and spacious shuttles. Use the code 57HCHX to get a 5% discount! You will meet your guide on the first day in Chamonix.

Safety measures and insurance

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.

CHAMONIX | FRANCE

Mont Blanc e-MTB Adventure: Explore France, Italy & Switzerland

5 days | Moderate to Challenging | 5.00

From $5,195 ()

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I ride around Mont Blanc because it’s absurd: three countries, towering peaks, and more alpine drama than one bike trip reasonably deserves. The e-MTB is the secret weapon here, taking the sting out of the climbs so we can chase the good stuff: high passes, fast singletrack, and descents that make you laugh out loud inside your helmet. We start in Chamonix and loop through France, Switzerland, and Italy while avoiding busy hiking trails, linking big terrain with small villages, excellent hotels, and seriously good alpine food. It’s five days of riding that feels ambitious without being punishing—and just unhinged enough to be memorable.

Adrien

Certified MTB & road cycling guide, qualified ski instructor and off-piste coach

Adventure Highlights

The Alps, electrified: A multi-day e-MTB loop across high alpine passes and singletrack in France, Switzerland, and Italy
Heidi would be jealous: Village stops and amazing regional food are part of each day, adding local flavor to the rides
Sweet dreams, mountain-style: Carefully selected hotels provide comfort and recovery between days on the trail

Duration

5 days

Season

June through September

Group size

Up to 10 people

The adventure, day by day

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This 5-day Mont Blanc e-MTB journey pairs serious alpine riding with the comforts that keep it fun and sustainable. Starting and finishing in Chamonix, we cross France, Switzerland, and Italy on trails chosen for flow, views, and ride quality, not brute suffering. The e-MTB smooths out the long climbs, unlocking high passes and grin-worthy descents without turning the week into a grind. Between big mountain days, there’s time for quiet villages, dangerously good regional food, and nights in very comfortable alpine hotels.

Day 1: Chamonix to Verbier

We start in Chamonix with a detailed briefing before riding out toward Switzerland on high alpine trails with constant views of Mont Blanc. The route moves through alpine meadows, forests, and panoramic ridges before descending into Verbier. It’s a strong opening day that sets the tone for the week with big scenery and rewarding descents.

Meals: Lunch, dinner
Biking (Classic): 25 mi (40 km)
Elevation (Classic): +4,000 ft (+1,220 m) / -6,000 ft (-1,830 m)
Biking (Advanced): 31 mi (50 km)
Elevation (Advanced): +6,000 ft (+1,830 m) / -7,545 ft (-2,300 m)
Accommodation: La Cordée des Alpes Hotel (4 stars)

Day 2: Verbier to Col du Grand Saint-Bernard

Riding above Verbier, the day features sweeping views of Grand Combin and the Mont Blanc massif, with flowing descents and classic alpine singletrack. A lunch stop in a mountain inn breaks up the day before we continue through wild pastures toward the historic Col du Grand Saint-Bernard. The sense of scale grows as we climb higher into true alpine terrain.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Biking: 26 mi (42 km)
Elevation: +8,000 ft (+2,440 m) / -9,500 ft (-2,895 m)
Accommodation: Ospices du St. Bernard

Day 3: Col du Grand Saint-Bernard to La Thuile

We leave Switzerland behind and descend into Italy’s Aosta Valley on ancient mountain paths and village trails. The scenery shifts noticeably, with warmer tones, stone villages, and a slower rhythm. After lunch, a short vehicle shuttle sets us up for a long final descent into La Thuile and a well-earned evening of recovery.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Biking (Classic): 23 mi (37 km)
Elevation (Classic): +3,200 ft (+975 m) / -9,800 ft (-2,990 m)
Biking (Advanced): 31 mi (50 km)
Elevation (Advanced): +4,600 ft (+1,400 m) / -13,000 ft (-3,960 m)
Accommodation: Hotel Resort Montana and Spa in la Thuile

Day 4: La Thuile to Beaufort

Crossing back into France, we ride high mountain passes with Mont Blanc never far from view. The terrain opens into the Beaufortain, known for rolling pastures, alpine farms, and long scenic descents. It’s a day that blends big riding with a distinctly pastoral feel.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Biking (Classic): 22 mi (35 km)
Elevation (Classic): +4,900 ft (+1,495 m) / -5,300 ft (-1,615 m)
Biking (Advanced): 31 mi (50 km)
Elevation (Advanced): +7,800 ft (+2,375 m) / -10,100 ft (-3,080 m)
Accommodation: Hotel La Roche in Beaufort

Day 5: Beaufort to Chamonix

The final day links remote valleys and high-altitude trails back toward Chamonix, closing the full Mont Blanc loop. Views open and close as we move through varied terrain, with Mont Blanc gradually reappearing as the backdrop. It’s a satisfying finish that ties the entire journey together.

Meals: Breakfast
Biking: 29 mi (47 km)
Elevation: +5,900 ft (+1,800 m) / -6,000 ft (-1,830 m)

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Lodging & food

High-quality hotels

We stay in a carefully selected collection of highly rated alpine hotels, chosen for their comfort, setting, and quality of service. In Verbier, a four-star hotel delivers refined alpine luxury and mountain views.

High on the Grand Saint-Bernard pass, a historic lodge offers a rare, atmospheric stay in a legendary location. In La Thuile, a top-rated spa hotel provides upscale rooms and wellness facilities to properly unwind.

Our final night in Beaufort is spent in a polished four-star hotel with classic alpine elegance. Each stay combines excellent standards, thoughtful design, and a level of comfort that matches the ambition of the riding. For more information, please see the detailed list of lodgings in the itinerary.

Food

Food on this adventure reflects the mountains it comes from: simple, hearty, and deeply regional.

Meals feature alpine classics like fondue, raclette, rösti, polenta, cured meats, and local cheeses (think Beaufort!), often paired with seasonal vegetables and rich sauces.

Crossing France, Switzerland, and Italy adds variety, from Savoyard dishes to Valdostan cuisine, with long lunches and well-earned dinners becoming part of the daily rhythm.

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Mont Blanc e-MTB Adventure: Explore France, Italy & Switzerland

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Meet your guides

Seasoned pros, local legends, and passionate adventurers—your trip is in the best hands.

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Adrien

Certified MTB & road cycling guide, qualified ski instructor and off-piste coach

Adrien, a mountain biker and skier from Annecy, spent nearly five years riding the legendary trails of Whistler-Blackcomb before returning to Europe, where Verbier’s slopes and freedom won him over. With both the Swiss Brevet Fédéral de Professeur de Sports de Neige and the French Brevet d’État de Moniteur/Guide de Vélo, he has been guiding and coaching for over 12 years with international tour operators. His adventures have taken him across France, Switzerland, Italy, Morocco, Vietnam, Croatia, the USA, and of course back to Canada, which remains second only to the Alps in his heart. Today, Adrien shares his passion through personalized coaching and guiding, helping riders improve their skills while discovering his favorite trails for unforgettable mountain experiences.

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Laure

Laure has a talent for excelling at everything she does—whether it’s winning freeride ski titles or tackling Whistler’s toughest bike park descents, she fears nothing. As she likes to joke: “Wait for me at the top, I’ll take my time… so I can go faster on the way down!” Since settling in Verbier five years ago, she’s discovered more singletracks than many locals. Passionate about the mountains, she loves sharing her secret spots—from hidden trails near Bruson to wild blueberries and mushrooms. With Laure, you can expect sharp coaching and a healthy dose of adventure.

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Paul

Before discovering cycling, Paul was a professional kitesurfer—and as with every sport he tries, he quickly rose to the top once on two wheels. Today, he rides with a team that travels the globe in search of new trails and film projects. Since earning his mountain bike instructor-guide diploma in 2018, he has shared his passion worldwide. And Verbier? It remains one of his favorite playgrounds.

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Diego

MTB Guide

With the warmth of South America and the adaptability of a Swiss Army knife, Diego is a guide who prioritizes sharing special moments in the mountains. He has a deep love for nature and adventure, and is always eager to help others experience the beauty of the outdoors.

What others say about this adventure

5.00 (6 reviews)

Kristy Shelley

Adrien is a super competent and experienced guide. He is patient and very pleasant to be around. During the tour he gave me pointers on my biking, he is more than just a guide he will improve your riding skills as well.
Thanks for all the biking we have done.

Henning Denstad

We had a great trip guided by Adri. He was always there for us, and contributed a lot to this being a wonderful experience. Recommended!

Mike Cook

Excellent guiding that gives every rider confidence. From picking a route within capability to tuning your bike to get the most out of the ride – no corner is cut. In our tour Adria had to make numerous decisions based on weather, group fatigue, washed out bridges… and every time a safe, yet challenging ride was achieved. Outstanding!!

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Kristy Shelley

Henning Denstad

We had a great trip guided by Adri. He was always there for us, and contributed a lot to this being a wonderful experience. Recommended!

Mike Cook

Corinne Mariethoz

five star tour, with five star service & a five star guide !!!
we will definitely have Adrian guide our next mountain bike adventure.

Scott Vold

Adrienne is a complete professional. He has a wonderful demeanor and is a highly skilled coach for all levels of riders. I look forward to riding with him again someday.

Mark Henderson

Adrian was a fantastic and skilled guide: knowledgeable, funny, made a tough call to keep our group safe, helpful coach, present, hard-working, highly skilled rider, filled with local knowledge and just a great guy.

Things to know

Included:
- - An experienced, certified MTB guide with extensive knowledge of the area
  - 5-day Mont Blanc MTB adventure
  - Accommodation for 4 nights in high-quality hotels (double occupancy)
  - All meals
  - Shuttle support (including lifts if applicable)
  - Luggage transfers
  - Energy snacks and cereal bars on rides
Add-ons (available to add at checkout):
- - Single occupancy room
  - Full-suspension e-bike rentals
Not included:
- - Transportation to Chamonix
  - Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
  - Entrance fees to museums and tourist attractions
  - Personal expenses
  - Anything not mentioned in the “Included” section above
  - Insurance — recommended, available to add at checkout
  - Guide gratuities — optional
This Mont Blanc MTB adventure is best suited for riders with good fitness levels and prior mountain biking experience who feel comfortable on singletrack. You should be confident handling loose gravel, rocky sections, switchbacks, and sustained descents in alpine terrain.

Alternative route sections are provided when available. Expect single trails, obstacles, and steep sections that require confidence and skill.

Make sure you’re comfortable covering the following by e-MTB:
- - Daily average distances between 40 km and 50 km per day (25–31 mi)
  - Elevation gain between 1,800 m to 2,400 m (5,900–7,900 ft)
  - Elevation loss between 1,800 m to 2,900 m (5,900–9,500 ft)
  - Downhill riding: Singletrack 80%, 4×4 roads 20%
  - Uphill riding: 4×4 roads 80%, singletrack 20%
Want to see what else is there in the area? Discover more biking adventures in the Alps here!
Yes. The e-MTB makes long climbs far more enjoyable and opens up bigger terrain without exhausting you, but you’ll still need solid bike handling skills on the downhills. If you regularly ride intermediate trails and enjoy technical variety, you’ll thrive here.

Because the Alps can be technically challenging in some sections, it’s recommended that you regularly practice mountain biking for at least half a year, or engage in sports frequently.

This journey is about building on the skills you already have and putting them to work in some of the most spectacular mountain terrain in Europe.
Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
- - Day pack large enough to fit everything you might need throughout the day (around a 25-40L bag) — van support / luggage transfer is available!
  - Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
  - Cycling shoes
  - Comfortable cycling clothes
  - Spare clothes for layering
  - Waterproof rain jacket
  - Sunhat
  - Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, tissues, etc.)
  - Headlamp or flashlight
  - Sunglasses
  - Camera — optional (but recommended)
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.
Group sizes and pricing
- - For this Mont Blanc MTB adventure, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 5:1.
  - It takes a minimum of 5 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 10 participants.
Mont Blanc MTB adventure can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

Min. age requirements
- - If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  - Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the Mont Blanc MTB adventure on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.
If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
The price for this Mont Blanc MTB adventure is based on twin-share rooms, but a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee. You can add it to your booking at checkout.
The starting point of your Mont Blanc MTB adventure is Chamonix. To get there, most people fly into Geneva Airport (GVA). Once you land, there are several ways to reach your destination, including public transport.

Looking to make airport transfers hassle-free? Check out Mountain Drop Offs—they provide door-to-door service in their comfy and spacious shuttles. Use the code 57HCHX to get a 5% discount!

You will meet your guide on the first day in Chamonix.
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.

Basic
- - If cancelled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
  - If cancelled 90 or more days before departure, a 70% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
  - If cancelled within 89 days of departure, no refund will be issued.
Flexible
- - If cancelled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
  - If cancelled 90 or more days before departure, a full refund of the total trip price will be issued.
  - If cancelled 60-89 days before departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
  - If cancelled within 59 days of departure, no refund will be issued.
Super Flexible
- - If cancelled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
  - If cancelled 60 or more days before departure, a full refund of the total trip price will be issued.
  - If cancelled within 59 days of departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.

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