Completing the iconic Haute Route can be both electrifying and electrified—if you add an e-bike to the mix! We’ll start in the shadow of Mont Blanc and spend 5 or 7 days pedaling to the foot of Matterhorn—crossing dozens of miles with everything from playful singletrack descents to lush pine forests; from thrilling Alpine ridges to picnics beside crystalline lakes. With an e-bike, the climbs get easier—letting you tackle big passes, enjoy alpine views, and savor the mountain culture of France and Switzerland. You’re in for an all-inclusive e-MTB experience from the first pedal stroke to the final bite of your après-bike meal!
Join a local guide on an MTB trip along the epic Haute Route, from Chamonix to Zermatt! Every day, we'll ride through iconic landscapes, along dramatic ridges, through lush forests, down steep singletrack, and up to lofty cols. What makes the tour special, is that we’ll ride an e-bike, making the experience even more memorable, while aiding your riding. When we’re done with riding for the day, we can explore charming Alpine villages or simply retire to a private mountain hut or a luxurious spa hotel for an all-inclusive experience that'll leave you feeling recharged and ready for more.
This slightly shorter Haute Route e-MTB adventure starts in Verbier instead of Chamonix and offers an equally incredible experience to those who are a bit short on time! Ride through epic landscapes, lush forests, and dramatic ridges, aided by an e-bike for an even more epic journey. After each day's ride, unwind in charming Alpine villages or retreat to a private mountain hut or luxurious spa hotel for a recharge between lofty peaks!
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For this Haute Route guided e-MTB tour, you must be in very good physical shape and have at least 5 years of mountain biking experience. You will need to be able to bike between four and six hours for 6 consecutive days, crossing up to 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 MTB experience and have some technical abilities (more on this can be found in the answer to the following question).
If you’re looking for something that requires less experience and similar landscapes, check out this e-MTB tour in the Slovenian Alps.
On the other hand, if you want to experience something more challenging, check out this Tour du Mont Blanc MTB adventure.
For this Haute Route e-MTB guided adventure, you need to have at least five years of mountain biking experience. You should be able to go up and down on gentle singletrack trails and over rocks and tree roots. Controlling your bike on steep, flowing singletrack trails shouldn’t be a problem for you. During this adventure, you will ride on slightly exposed trails from time to time. You should also be able to determine when to stop riding and walk through a difficult section.
Though riding an e-bike will help you tremendously, riding will get difficult and require some technical abilities. 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. 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.
Around 85% of the singletrack is advanced terrain, featuring technical sections with rocks, roots, and steep descents. Riders should be confident navigating challenging features, maintaining control on varied surfaces, and handling technical climbs and descents.
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Bike essentials (if you rent the bike with your guides, they will take care of all the equipment):
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 Haute Route guided e-MTB tour occurs in the mountains, where the weather is unpredictable. Therefore, it’s important to have enough warm clothes and some waterproof layers—there’s no bad weather, only bad clothes!
FLYER Uproc EVO:X 8.7 is a premium Swiss-designed e-enduro bike built for powerful climbs and confident handling on technical descents.
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!
Your guides don’t recommend it. Completing this route in seven days—45–50 km (25-31 mi) and 1,000 m (3,300 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.
Group sizes and prices:
E-mountain biking along the Haute Route can be arranged for bigger groups. Contact us prior to booking.
Min. age requirements:
If your group has riders under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
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.
Your adventure either starts in Chamonix (7-day) or Verbier (5-day).
To get to Chamonix, most people fly into Geneva International Airport (GVA), one hour away. Once you arrive, 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! If you’re arriving by car, the guides will meet you at a free parking spot in Chamonix—they’ve never experienced any issues with this solution.
To get to Verbier, most people fly into Geneva International Airport (GVA). From there, it takes anywhere between 2 to 3 hours to reach Verbier, depending on whether you rent a car, take a shuttle service, or use public transport.
Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, your guide will suggest the best place to meet, usually somewhere in town in the morning. We highly recommend you arrive at least one day before the start of the e-MTB Haute Route guided trip and stay 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.
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