Included:

• • An experienced, local cycling guide with extensive knowledge of the area (first-aid trained & able to perform minor e-bike repairs)
  • 8-day Alps e-bike tour through Switzerland, Austria, and Italy (7 days of guided riding)
  • Accommodation for 7 nights in handpicked 3 & 4-star hotels (double occupancy)
  • 7 breakfasts at the hotel
  • Trail snacks on each riding day, serving as extra energy or emergency food
  • Daily laundry service for your cycling kit (hand in riding clothes after each stage and get them back fresh the next day)
  • Luggage transfers between hotels
  • All transfers listed in the itinerary: trains, PostBus, and shuttle transfers

Add-ons (pricing shown at checkout):

• • Single occupancy room
  • Premium full-suspension e-mountain bike rental

Not included:

• • Flights to Switzerland
  • Lunches and dinners
  • Drinks
  • E-bike repair costs resulting from damage caused by the guest
  • Anything not mentioned in the “Included” section above
  • Guide gratuities — optional
  • Insurance — available to add at checkout

To join this Alps e-bike tour, you need good overall fitness and some experience riding gravel roads, forest roads, and easy mountain bike trails. The most you’ll ride in a day is 50 km (31 mi), with as much as 1,500 m (4,921 ft) of elevation gain, but keep in mind that you’ll be riding with e-bikes which makes it significantly easier.

Most of the riding happens on gravel and forest roads, with some green to easy blue singletrack sections (S0–S1 on the European Singletrail Scale), especially on Days 5 to 7. The e-bike makes the climbs much easier, but you’ll still need good endurance, confidence on loose surfaces and small rocks, and the ability to handle several days in a row in the saddle, with up to six hours of activity each day.

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This tour is for curious, active riders who want to experience the Alps at a relaxed, rewarding pace, soaking up the scenery, villages, and culture rather than chasing speed or technical challenges. Expect quiet gravel and forest roads, smooth paths, and easy S0–S1 singletrack, comparable to green and easier blue trails in the US and Canada. Frequent stops leave time for photos, local food, and sights like medieval castles, traditional Engadine and Walser houses, and UNESCO World Heritage sites.

You’ll have the most fun if you have some previous mountain biking or e-MTB experience and feel confident braking, cornering, and handling varied surfaces. This isn’t an enduro or technical trail tour, and it’s less suitable for complete beginners or riders looking for fast, steep terrain. If you value the journey as much as the ride, you’ll feel right at home.

If a stage proves too difficult to complete safely, or you’d simply rather not ride it, you can skip it and rejoin the group at the next hotel.

• • If your guide determines you’re unable to safely complete a stage, you may be required to skip it—the guide’s decision is final.
  • You’re also welcome to skip one by choice, whether because of weather, fatigue, or just needing a break.
  • Either way, you can take a taxi with your e-bike to the next hotel at your own expense — your guides are happy to help arrange it.
  • Traveling with the luggage transfer vehicle isn’t possible due to insurance and safety restrictions.

Let your guides know as early as possible so they can help arrange logistics and make sure you rejoin the group smoothly.

Gear:

• • Certified mountain bike helmet — required
  • Biking shoes — compatible with your pedals
  • Daypack (minimum 20 L) with rain cover
  • Knee pads
  • Elbow pads (optional, but recommended for added protection)
  • Biking gloves
  • Sunglasses
  • Hydration system (2 L recommended—water bottle or CamelBak)

Clothing:

• • Bike shorts — at least 2 pairs
  • Short- and long-sleeve bike jerseys
  • Thermal underwear (long sleeve, for chilly mornings)
  • Socks — bring several pairs
  • Rain jacket and rain pants — mandatory weather protection
  • Waterproof gloves (especially for cold or wet rides)
  • Neoprene socks or overshoes — for warmth in wet weather
  • Warm jacket for evenings (down or synthetic works well)
  • Hat and gloves (for cooler nights or high passes)
  • Neck warmer/buff
  • Swimwear (some hotels have pools or wellness areas)

Other essentials:

• • Sunscreen (high SPF)
  • Toiletries
  • Personal medication
  • Some cash in both CHF (Swiss francs) and EUR (Euros)
  • Camera (optional, but highly recommended)

For each ride:

• • Trail snacks (some provided, but bring any personal favorites)
  • Water—bring enough for the day and refill during stops
  • Energy bars and nuts
  • Wind and rain jacket (always pack these, even in good weather)

Dress for active riding and shifting mountain weather. Layers work best—avoid jeans, and go for athletic clothing that moves with you and dries quickly. Temperatures in the Alps can vary widely, so prepare for warm sun, chilly wind, and sudden rain, even in summer.

All hotels on this tour offer a daily laundry service—it’s included in the price. With fresh kit waiting for you every morning, there’s no need to pack a ton of gear or worry about handwashing in the sink at the end of a long day.

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Luggage allowance:

• • Luggage transfers are included for one bag per person weighing up to 15 kg (33 lb) for the duration of the tour.
  • If you would like to bring a second bag, your guides recommend arranging this in advance—a second bag can be transported for an additional fee (details and pricing are provided at checkout or on request).

Your main bag will be transferred between hotels every day. Any extra luggage you don’t need during the tour can be stored securely at the hotel in Davos Klosters and picked up when you return at the end of the trip. If you have special storage requests, let your guides know when booking.

To keep your trip completely hassle-free, you can simply add rental bikes to your booking during checkout. Bike rentals typically include high-end e-mountain bikes—such as Trek, Mondraker, Bixs, and Bergstrom—offering strong battery range and reliable performance for long days in the Alps. Each bike is well maintained, fully equipped, and ready to handle anything from rugged mountain trails to easier valley rides.

Your guide is trained in first aid and handles minor bike repairs during the tour. Larger repairs are done in the evenings, and if a bike can’t be fixed quickly, a replacement will be arranged so you can keep riding.

If damage is caused by a crash or improper handling, the repair costs are charged to the renter. If there is a technical fault or issue that’s not your fault, all repair and replacement costs are covered by the guides.

If you have specific preferences, sizing questions, or want a particular model, just leave us a note at checkout—your guides are happy to help you get set up with the best e-MTB for your adventure.

This e-bike tour runs from early June to mid-October.

What to expect by month:

• • June through August — wildflowers in full bloom and the longest days, though afternoon storms and quick weather changes are common at altitude
  • September and early October — autumn colors and a quieter feel on the trails after the main holiday season

Alpine weather can change fast, even in summer. Expect chilly mornings, sudden rain, and even patches of snow on passes near 2,300 m (7,546 ft). Valley temperatures typically range from 10°C (50°F) to 20°C (68°F), but up high it can go from bright sun to cold wind in minutes. Bring warm layers, rain gear you trust, full-finger gloves, and a buff, and you’ll be comfortable whatever the weather brings.

Group sizes and pricing

• • For this Alps e-bike tour, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 6:1.
  • It takes a minimum of 3 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 6 participants.
  • Solo travelers are welcome—they can either share a room with another same-gender solo traveler at no extra cost, or guarantee a private room by paying a single occupancy fee. In case your guides aren’t able to find another traveler to share a room with you, you’ll be required to cover the single occupancy fee.

Alps e-bike tours can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

Min. age requirements

• • The guides recommend a minimum age of 25 for this adventure, so participants are more likely to share a similar pace and group dynamic.
  • Experienced riders between 18 and 24 may be considered after prior consultation—eligibility depends on legal regulation, technical riding ability, and a good match in terms of expectations and overall group experience.

If your group includes riders under the age of 25, contact us prior to booking to discuss options.

The price for this Alps e-bike tour 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.

Solo travelers are welcome—they can either share a room with another same-gender solo traveler at no extra cost, or guarantee a private room by paying a single occupancy fee. In case your guides aren’t able to find another traveler to share a room with you, you’ll be required to cover the single occupancy fee.

The starting point of your Alps e-bike tour is Davos Klosters, Switzerland. To get there, most people fly into Zurich Airport (ZRH), then continue by train, shuttle, or rental car.

You’ll meet your guide on Day 1 at Klosters Platz or Davos Platz railway station, and the exact meeting point will be confirmed before the tour. The tour also ends in Davos Klosters, so no extra transfers are needed at the end.

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