Haute Route E-MTB Tour for Friends & Family

Included:

• • An experienced MTB guide with extensive local knowledge of the area
  • 4 days of riding (or hiking if desired) along the more accessible roads and paths along the final section of the Haute Route
  • Accommodation in typical Alpine hotels with spa facilities based on double occupancy (3 nights)
  • Half board (as indicated in the itinerary), picnics, and snacks
  • All transportation during the adventure
  • Transportation from Zermatt to Vercorin after the adventure
  • Mechanical support during the adventure
  • Support vehicle (for unplanned transfers)
  • Luggage transfers

Add-ons:

• • E-bike rental — $410
  • Single supplement — $520

Not included:

• • Transportation to Vercorin
  • Accommodation on Day 0 and after the adventure
  • Any personal expenses
  • Spare parts
  • Guide gratuities — optional
  • Travel and medical insurance

For this guided Haute Route e-MTB tour, you need to be in good physical shape. You will need to be able to bike between four and six hours for 4 consecutive days, crossing around 30 miles (50 km) each day. You should be an active person and exercise three days a week for at least 30 minutes. What is also necessary for this trip is that you have some limited MTB or off-the-paved-road cycling experience and have mastered some basic technical skills.

That said, keep in mind that this tour is designed keeping in mind the philosophy that adventures are for everybody! If desired, some sections can be hiked and some distances cut. Additionally, you will always be able to ride at your own pace—it’s not a competition. Furthermore, the terrain chosen for this tour is not rugged and highly technical—you’ll mostly ride on scenic paths and roads. If you feel unwell at any point during the day or no longer wish to ride, your guides will try to motivate you, but if that fails to, the follow-up vehicle will happily take you to the evening’s accommodation to rest and recover.

For this Haute Route e-mountain bike guided adventure, it is recommended that you have 1 year of mountain biking experience. You should be able to control your speed and trajectory on forest trails and flowing singletrack trails. If you have solid cycling experience, but haven’t tried mountain biking, it may be enough going off the paved road to prepare for this tour. Keep in mind that you will always have a guide by your side who will observe your technique, motivate you, and make the riding less strenuous if it gets too difficult for you. Another major thing to consider is that you’ll be aided by your e-bike, which makes riding considerably easier. Additionally, you will be able to opt for hiking instead of riding some sections. If at some point you won’t be able to finish a section for that day, there will also be an option to get transferred to your accommodation.

Personal equipment:

• • Mountain bike-specific helmet
  • Mountain bike-specific shoes (can also work as hiking shoes)
  • Bike gloves and glasses
  • Knee and elbow pads
  • Waterproof jacket
  • Biking shorts (at least 2 pairs)
  • Long-sleeved base layers (merino wool ideal)
  • Short-sleeved and long-sleeved biking tops
  • Socks (at least 4 pairs)
  • Buff (neck gaiter)
  • Warm down jacket for evenings
  • Hat and gloves
  • Sunscreen
  • Hydration system (Camelback ideal)
  • 20L (minimum) daypack with rain cover
  • A towel
  • A swimsuit
  • Your toiletry bag (including SPF)

Bike essentials (if you rent the bike with your guides, they will take care of all the equipment):

• • Bike-specific brake pads (x2 sets)
  • If you use tubeless tires, bring everything needed for repairs
  • Tire repair kit, inner tubes (min. 2), and small pump
  • Chain-specific ‘quick link’
  • Additional derailleur hanger
  • Spare parts unique to your bike (if applicable)
  • Full service, including suspension, must be undertaken prior to the trip
  • Extra battery for the bike
  • Battery charger

If you’re bringing your own bike, make sure it is full suspension and serviced for maximum enjoyment during the adventure. A second battery is also necessary as the trip stages are long and the Alps are steep!

Keep in mind that this guided Haute Route e-MTB tour occurs in the mountains, where the weather can be unpredictable. Therefore, it is important to have enough warm clothes and some waterproof layers—there’s no bad weather, only bad clothes!

Group sizes and prices:

• • The maximum group size for this group tour is 10.
  • It takes a minimum of 5 people for this tour to operate.
  • It’s possible to organize private adventures—the minimum number of people is set at 5 participants, and maximum at 10-11. Trips can be customized to your group.
  • If you’d like to have a room to yourself, you can add a single supplement to your booking. If you’re traveling solo and don’t select this option, you agree to share a room with another cyclist. However, if the guide is unable to find a suitable roommate, a single supplement will be forced.

E-Mountain biking along the Haute Route can be arranged for private groups. Contact us prior to booking.

Min. age requirements:

• • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  • If you have people older than 60 in your group, please contact us beforehand.
  • Minors above the age of 14 are able to go on these trips. That said, make sure they’re strong enough to handle sustained climbs and that they’re really able to participate in these tours. Please keep in mind that e-bikes might weigh up to 24 kg (53 lbs).

If your group has riders under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

To get to Vercorin, the starting point of the adventure, most people fly into Geneva International Airport (GVA), one hour away. Once you arrive, there are several ways to reach your destination. We recommend taking a train ride to the town of Sierre (2 hours). Sierre is located just 5 miles from Vercorin and they are connected by bus.

Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, your guide will suggest the best place to meet, usually in the center of Vercorin in the morning of Day 1. As riding begins right away, we suggest you arrive one day before the start of the Haute Route e-MTB and hike guided trip—especially if flying from far away.

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Once your booking is confirmed and your trip is paid in full, you will be offered to purchase Redpoint’s protection. If you need any help or require more information, let us know and we will be happy to help!