Being one of the world’s most popular treks, Tour du Mont Blanc has been increasingly igniting the imagination of mountain bikers. See what the hype is all about as you catch reflections of glaciated peaks while shredding trails along crystal-clear lakes and sample culinary specialties while visiting three different countries. Find out what you’re made of and climb toward +2,500ft mountain passes, earning your way down—through flower-strewn meadows—until you feel the cobblestones beneath your tires. Soak the first rays of sunshine above wooded valleys with a cup of espresso and—once you’ve become weary from ups and downs through the Alps—sip some French wine to unimpeded views of Mont Blanc. Join your expert guide around the highest peak of Western Europe on two wheels!
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For these Tour du Mont Blanc MTB guided adventures, you need to be in excellent physical shape. This is a challenging journey for adventurous mountain bikers, capable of handling their mountain bike on steep technical climbs and descents on singletrack. Riding on the roads will be reduced to a minimum so, you will mostly ride in the dirt. You should be able to ride for hours without stopping and handle 6-hour days, 6 days in a row. Keep in mind that there will always be a guide by your side monitoring your technique and making sure everybody can handle the rides while having a great time. There will also be plenty of opportunities to take breaks in beautiful locations.
You should have previous mountain biking experience to participate in these Tour du Mont Blanc MTB trips. Experience of riding through mid-level mountains is necessary, but you needn’t necessarily have experience of riding in alpine terrain. You will be riding for up to 50 km (30 miles) a day with total elevation gains of up to 1,600 m/5,250 ft (ascents will be reduced to a minimum during the Enduro version of the tour), while carrying a backpack weighing between 6 and 10 kg (13-22 lbs).
Some of the skills needed for the tour include riding with exposure, controlling your bike on moderate steep singletracks, and descents and climbs with some loose rocks and roots, handling small unexpected steps, rock gardens, and occasional little jumps. You should be able to determine when to walk, due to the terrain being too difficult or dangerous. Your guide will monitor your technique, take care of the logistics and help you overcome any obstacles.
Here’s what you’ll need:
Bring comfortable clothes appropriate for varying weather conditions. You will receive a more comprehensive list upon booking.
For this Tour du Mont Blanc MTB trip, your bike should be in excellent condition for this trip.
If you’d like to skip the hassle of bringing your own bike, you can rent one with your guides at booking—and they’ll set you up with a bike!
Group sizes and prices:
Mountain biking along Tour du Mont Blanc can be arranged for bigger and for private groups with custom dates. Contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements:
If your group has riders under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
To get to Verbier, most people fly into Geneva Airport, which is 2 hours away.
Once you arrive in Geneva Airport, 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 at the Verbier train station. They have transportation to your accommodation covered!
Medical/accident insurance covering medical costs and mountain rescue is mandatory. 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 either by paying in full or with a 50% deposit! The remaining 50% of the trip price must be paid 120 days prior to departure, at the latest. If booking within 120 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.
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