Make your way to Verbier, you can check into the chalet from 4 pm onwards. Settle in, meet other guests at the chalet, make sure your bike is all set, and enjoy your first delicious dinner!
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Regardless of the trip duration, you’ll get the same things: accommodation at a chalet, all meals, expert local guides, lift passes, transportation during the tour, and more. This is a week-long getaway to Verbier, perfect for those wanting to take their time and truly take in the beauty of the Alps. We’ll stay at a gorgeous chalet in the mountains, have an in-house chef, and we’ll take you to the most spectacular trails of Verbier, totally tailored to your skill level.
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This is what your week of MTB in Verbier could look like. Each week the itinerary will be adjusted to weather conditions and the riding level of participants. You can expect 5 riding days.
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Let’s go for a warm-up ride in Verbier. We’ll be using lifts to go from 900 m (2,950 ft) to 2200 m (7,220 ft). From here, we’ll traverse or climb higher to a beautiful single trail to get used to the altitude and the trails of Verbier. We use a perfect mix of the bike park and natural enduro trails, so everyone has the opportunity to ride at their own level. We’ll give some riding tips and show you all the best photo spots! Depending on the level and speed of the group, we can do several uplifts per day. There is always the option to climb even higher, but the lifts in the area offer plenty of options and access to the best trails in the area.
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We’ll use this day to do some shuttled rides in the Verbier area and further up the valley: Pas du lin with its beautiful loamy, and sometimes technical, terrain. We’ll be passing by some old mines and finishing with a roller coaster trail on a location that not many people know of. The second shuttle will take us to a beautiful place we call Little Canada, with a beautiful lake and a flowy and long descent back to the valley.
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We’ll be riding around Verbier once again, utilizing the lifts. Today we’ll be stepping up our game, find more demanding trails, and challenge everyone to do their best.
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Today we’ll explore wonderful trails in the Rhone Valley. We’ll use our shuttle to get to other lifts that can bring us to beautiful riding areas such as Crans Montana, Leuk, Jeizinen or Lötschental.
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Let’s end our week with a bang! Today we’ll tackle the other side of Verbier with an epic ride off the Col de Mille. Starting off with a shuttle, we’ll then have to cover around 800 m by riding and hiking. Beautiful traverses and technical descents are ahead of us—Verbier does not get any better than this. The other option is to do the Tour du Mont Fort, a big scenic tour with some easier single trails around the 4 valleys, with a visit to the highest point of Verbier at 3,300 m. And then, a 2,000-meter descent follows! Finally, when we get back to the chalet, we’ll treat ourselves with a homemade pizza from our pizza oven.
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All good things come to an end, and so does this week of mountain biking around Verbier. If you’d like to stay longer in the area—or in the chalet—talk with us, we’ll work something out!
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What you get on this adventure:
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- An experienced, local MTB guide with extensive knowledge of the area
- MTB tour in Verbier of your choosing, either…
- 4-day stay (3 nights) — 2.5 days of guiding riding
- 5-day stay (4 nights) — 3 full days of guided riding
- 7-day stay (6 nights) — 5 full days of guided riding
- 8-day stay (7 nights) — 5 full days of guided riding
- Accommodation in a beautiful bike chalet
- All meals during your stay (from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on the last day) — breakfasts, packed lunches, and dinners
- Post-riding cake and snacks
- Unlimited tea and coffee
- Lift passes (Verbier only)
- Local transport and van-assisted rides
- Return transfer to the nearest train station
- Bike wash and workshop facilities
- Assistance with bike repair and setup
- Advice and detailed map orientation should you wish to ride without a guide
What’s not included:
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- Transportation to Switzerland
- Bike rental — available to add upon booking
- Lift passes outside of Verbier (e.g. Pila, Chamonix, Crans Montana, Zermatt)
- Single room supplement — available to add upon booking
- Beers and sodas (honesty bar, pay at the end of your stay)
- Personal expenses
- Guide gratuities — optional
- Medical / accident insurance — obligatory
- Travel insurance — optional
Let us know if you’re interested in any of the following add-ons upon booking:
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- Airport transfers
- Helmet rental
- Additional nights before or after the tour (with breakfast or breakfast & dinner included)
- Additional guided riding days
- Single room supplement
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MTB in Verbier is rated intermediate to advanced, which means that a great fitness level and previous MTB experience is required to participate. The guides will make sure that everyone feels safe and comfortable riding at their own level. So whether you’re an intermediate or expert mountain biker (or anything in between), Verbier has plenty of trails made for you.
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- For the 4 or 5-day stay, everyone with intermediate or advanced MTB skills is welcome! All that’s required is that you can easily ride all your local loops, and that you can control the speed and handling of the bike on hilly terrain. You should also be able to pedal 2-3 hours for several days in a row, covering 20-30 km (12.5-18.5 miles) with 600 m (1,970 ft) of elevation gain.
- For the 7-day stay, you should have some MTB experience in different riding locations and mid-level mountains. You’re in control on moderately steep singletrack descents and climbs with some loose rocks and roots. You can ride unexpected steps (<20 cm) and rock gardens. You usually ride weekly and combine this with other workouts. You should be able to ride 4-6 hours at a moderate pace with short anaerobic periods for multiple days. The usual distance is 30-50 km (18.5-31 miles) with up to 1,000 m (3,280 ft) per day.
If you’d like to MTB in Verbier for a week, but don’t have the experience or abilities listed above, please let us know! Your guides have a special introduction to the Alps skills week for riders who don’t have a lot of experience yet.
If you’re a true MTB expert with years of experience and you look forward to pushing yourself on steep trails that are rooted, rocky, packed with jumps, drops, wall rides—MTB in Verbier is the perfect playground for you. Your guides will make sure to take you on the most beautiful and most difficult trails of the Swiss Alps!
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All that’s required is that you are in control of the speed and handling of the bike on hilly terrain, and that you have intermediate or advanced MTB skills. You should also be able to pedal 2-3 hours for several days in a row, covering 20-30 km (12.5-18.5 miles) with 600 m (1,970 ft) of elevation gain.
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Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
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- Comfortable riding or athletic clothing, preferably moisture wicking or synthetic material
- Duffel bag or suitcase for all of your items
- Mountain bike (rental available for an additional fee)
- Daypack large enough to carry all the items you might need during one day
- Sneakers or sport shoes
- Breathable outside layer or jacket
- Sunglasses
- Water bottle or hydration bladder
- Leisure clothing for your free time
- Biking gloves — optional but recommended
- Regular mountain bike helmet
- Flexible knee and elbow pads — optional
- Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.)
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.
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If you’re coming to MTB in Verbier, your bike will need to be in top condition. A full suspension bike with 130 / 150 mm travel is required as well as gears suitable for steeps. It’s best to have the lightest gear you can find. On 2×11 set ups go for a 22 or 24 in front and a 42 on the rear cassette. When riding 1×11 or 1×12, a 28 or 30 set up in front (standard will be a 32 or 34 in front on most set ups) is recommended. You’ll definitely need those. When in doubt—the lighter, the better.
For tires, it’s recommended that you have a wider tire of a minimum of 2.3 with an all-round thread. Lightweight and narrow XC tires are not suitable. A dropper seat post is highly recommended or an easy way to lower your seat manually.
If you’d like to skip the hassle of bringing your own bike, you can rent one with your guides upon booking—and they’ll set you up with a standard bike (specialized StumpjumperAlloy), an e-bike (specialized Turbo Levo, Scott Patron 920), or a premium bike (Stumpjumper EVO carbon, Scott Genius ST 910, Orbea Occam SL M30, Santa Cruz).
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Your guides pay special attention to food on this tour—and all meals are included! Breakfast and dinners will be enjoyed at the chalet each day and you’ll get a packed lunch to take with you every day. You’ll also have time to enjoy a cold drink or some snacks along the way. There will be an in-house chef at the chalet cooking delicious food with fresh produce!
Your guides will do their best to accommodate special dietary requirements, but please let us know what you need upon booking.
It’s recommended that everyone brings their own energy bars and powders, as you know best what you might need. This goes especially for people with certain allergies or intolerance.
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Group sizes and pricing
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- For this MTB tour in Verbier, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 7:1. The maximum group size is set at 14 participants.
- Private tours for any date are possible to arrange with at least 7 clients.
Verbier to Zermatt bike tours can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements
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- If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
- Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join MTB in Verbier on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.
If your group has riders under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
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To get to your MTB tour in Verbier, most people fly into Geneva Airport (GVA), which is 2 hours away. From there, you can take a train ride to Verbier. The train ride is incredibly scenic, it goes along the shore of Lake Geneva via Martigny to Le Chable train station. A bike in a box or a bag goes with you for free.
Your guides will welcome you at the Le Chable train station and take you to their bike chalet, which is where you’ll stay for the next 3 nights.
There’s also the option of your guides picking you up from Geneva Airport (and dropping you off at the end of the trip). Let us know if you’re interested upon booking.
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Emergency medical insurance is mandatory. Travel and bike insurance are highly recommended.
With medical insurance, if you have an accident or medical emergency on or off the mountain, you’ll avoid paying out of pocket for costly expenses. This covers everything from hospital treatments to emergency air transportation and more. Travel insurance covers canceled flights, natural disasters and other scenarios that may interrupt your travel plans.
We also expect you to respect local regulations and take measures to protect yourselves, your guides, and the communities you’re traveling to. If you need assistance selecting the right insurance for your group, let us know and we will be happy to help!
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