Haute Route E-MTB Tour for Friends & Family

Things to know

• What’s included?

  Included:

  • • Experienced MTB guides with extensive local knowledge of the area
    • 4 days of riding along the more accessible roads and paths along the final section of the Haute Route
    • Accommodation for 3 nights in typical Alpine hotels/mountain lodges with spa facilities (double occupancy)
    • All meals — 3 breakfasts, 3 picnic lunches, 3 dinners, and snacks, as in the itinerary
    • Private shuttle van transportation
    • All lifts
    • Support vehicle (for unplanned transfers)
    • Luggage transfers

  Add-ons (available at checkout):

  • • High-performance e-MTB rental (two 750W batteries per day included)
    • E-MTB insurance — highly recommended if renting a bike with us
    • Single occupancy room

  Not included:

  • • Transportation to Vercorin, Switzerland
    • Airport transfers
    • Personal items
    • 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?

  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, and you feel good after a demanding workout with some high-intensity intervals.

  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 walked 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.

  Want to see what else is there in the area? Discover more bike trips in the European Alps here!

• What if I’ve never mountain biked before?

  For this Haute Route e-mountain bike guided adventure, it is recommended that you have at least a 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 walking 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.

• Can I rent a bike?

  Yes! To make your Haute Route e-MTB adventure as hassle free as possible, your guides offer e-MTB rental.

  The model offered is FLYER Uproc EVO:X 8.7, a premium Swiss-designed e-enduro bike built for powerful climbs and confident handling on technical descents. When renting a bike with your guide, two 750W batteries per day are also included.

  • • Frame & Geometry — Lightweight carbon frame with a flip-chip system and a 64° head angle for precise downhill control.
    • Motor & Battery — Bosch Performance Line CX motor (85 Nm) and a 750 Wh integrated battery for long-range rides.
    • Suspension & Wheels — FOX 38 Float Performance fork and FOX Float X2 rear shock with 170 mm travel. Mullet setup: 29″ front for stability, 27.5″ rear for agility.
    • Riding Character — A well-balanced e-enduro bike offering efficient climbing and stable descending.
    • Approx. weight: 26 kg, depending on size and setup.

  Protective gear is essential for this trip. You may fall at least once, and even a single fall can lead to injury. Elbow and knee pads are strongly recommended to help prevent potential harm!

  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!

• Can I take a regular mountain bike?

  Your guides don’t recommend it. Completing this route in 4 days—45–60 km (25-37 mi) and 2,460 m (8,071 ft) of climbing per day—is nearly impossible unless you’re an elite athlete. But that’s not the goal.

  After testing both regular and e-bikes, your guides found e-bikes are the best way to experience the Haute Route: climbs become fun, descents still rewarding, and there’s more time to enjoy the Alps and connect with the group.

  With adjustable modes, e-bikes keep everyone together and let you choose between challenge and support—making the journey both epic and enjoyable!

• What do I need to bring?

  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 age requirements

  Group sizes and prices:

  • • For this Haute Route e-MTB tour for family & friends, 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.
    • 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.
    • Solo travelers can share a room with another same-gender solo traveler at no extra cost, or guarantee a private room by paying a single occupancy fee. 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.

• Is a single occupancy room available?

  The price for e-MTB along the Haute Route 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.

  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.

• Getting there and meeting location

  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.

  You will meet your guide and your team 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 Tour for Friends & Family—especially if flying from far away.

• 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.

• Deposits and cancellation policy

  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.