Experience the Alps like never before on an e-bike journey from Switzerland through Austria to Italy. With expert guidance, ride through breathtaking landscapes, conquer single trails, and relax each night in charming hotels. You’ll tackle steep climbs, thrilling descents, and cover three countries in one exhilarating week. With everything from luggage transport to daily bike maintenance covered, all that’s left is for you to enjoy every moment.
The tour begins in Scuol, a charming village in the Swiss Alps. Upon arrival in the afternoon, all participants will meet for an initial introduction. You will discuss the route with your guides and check the e-bikes. We’ll stay in a cozy hotel in Scuol to prepare for the days ahead.
Accommodation: Hotel in Scuol
Starting in Scuol, Switzerland, you will be transferred to Samnaun. After a cable car ride, we will enjoy trails with 600 m / 1,968 ft of ascent and 2,500 m / 8,202 ft of descent, with the highest point at 2,730 m / 8,957 ft. Accommodation in Ischgl, Austria.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch pack
Ascent: 600 m / 1,968 ft
Descent: 2,500 m / 8,202 ft
Max elevation: 2,730 m / 8,957 ft
Accommodation: Hotel in Ischgl
On technical S2 trails, we will ride back to Scuol, Switzerland, with 1,300 m / 4,265 ft of ascent and 3,000 m / 9,842 ft of descent.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch pack
Ascent: 1,300 m / 4,265 ft
Descent: 3,000 m / 9,842 ft
Accommodation: Hotel in Scuol
Day 4 is reserved for a stage through the Swiss Alps to Müstair, with 1,600 m / 5,249 ft of ascent and descent. The highest point is at 2,265 m / 7,431 ft.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch pack
Ascent: 1,600 m / 5,249 ft
Descent: 1,600 m / 5,249 ft
Max elevation: 2,265 m / 7,431 ft
Accommodation: Hotel in Müstair
On the way to Livigno, Italy, we’ll climb 1,000 m / 3,280 ft and enjoy a descent of 1,400 m / 4,593 ft. Livigno is famous for its duty-free shopping.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch pack
Ascent: 1,000 m / 3,280 ft
Descent: 1,400 m / 4,593 ft
Accommodation: Hotel in Livigno
On Day 6, we’ll have our grand finale from Livigno to St. Moritz, with 1,300 m / 4,265 ft of ascent and 1,600 m / 5,249 ft of descent. From St. Moritz, we’ll take the train back to Scuol, where we’ll spend our final night.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch pack
Ascent: 1,300 m / 4,265 ft
Descent: 1,600 m / 5,249 ft
Accommodation: Hotel in Scuol
After an unforgettable week, we’ll begin our journey home. From Scuol, we’ll travel back with countless memories of breathtaking landscapes and the adventures of the past days.
Meals: Breakfast
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In order to join this e-mountain biking tour, excellent fitness is required as well as advanced e-mountain biking experience on natural alpine singletrack. The most you’ll ride within a day is up to 50 km (31 mi), with as much as 1,600 m (5,250 ft) of elevation gain.
This adventure is only suitable for riders who regularly tackle natural singletrack and can safely handle extended Black Diamond trails and unpredictable terrain. Expect rocks, roots, loose surfaces, narrow lines, steep technical climbs and descents, tight switchbacks, exposed traverses, and natural rock steps—often rated Blue Square, but with several sustained Black Diamond sections. Daily stages involve up to six hours of riding (including breaks, lifts, and transfers), and the weather or trail conditions can make things even more demanding.
If you are not comfortable riding natural singletrack at speed—or if you tend to walk most Black Diamond sections—this trip is not a good fit. Riders should understand their own limits and be able to dismount for only brief, isolated trail features. Prior experience on high-alpine singletrack is a must.
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This adventure is for riders with strong technical e-mountain biking skills and a real appetite for raw alpine adventure. The focus is on natural singletrack—routes often rated Blue Square or Black Diamond, with plenty of rocky, exposed, and challenging sections. Bike park-style flow trails or wide blue runs aren’t enough to prepare you for this trip. If you’re stoked about tackling steep, rocky climbs, tight switchbacks, and long natural descents in varied mountain terrain, you’ll feel right at home here. Excellent bike-handling ability is much more important than having elite fitness—though you do need to be comfortable with a full day in the saddle at altitude, on demanding trails.
It’s the perfect tour for riders who want effort, adventure, mountains, and camaraderie, not a race. The group takes time to enjoy great food, soak up the landscapes at lunch stops, and share the ride with others at a similar ability level. If you want a real cross-border alpine singletrack challenge and believe the best memories are made outside your comfort zone—this is your trip.
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.
The safety of every participant and the team comes first, and your guides make the final call if a stage isn’t safe to continue. Whatever the reason, let your guides know as early as possible so they can help arrange logistics and ensure a smooth transition between hotels.
This keeps every distinct piece of info from both originals (the guide’s safety veto, the personal-choice option, the taxi arrangement, the luggage-transfer exclusion, and the “let us know early” guidance) without repeating the taxi/luggage points twice.
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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.
*You can refill your bottles with tap water at the hotels and at public fountains along the route. Tap and fountain water in Switzerland, Austria, and most of Italy is high quality and safe to drink, so you won’t need a water filter. If you have a sensitive stomach, you can bring a small filter or purification tablets, but it’s optional. Don’t drink from streams, rivers, or other natural sources unless your guides confirm the water is safe there.
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Luggage allowance:
Your main bag will be transferred between hotels, except during Stages 2 and 3, when it remains securely at the hotel in Scuol. You’ll only need to carry a small daypack with essentials during that overnight—see the related FAQ above for what to pack.
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.
Any extra luggage you don’t require during the tour can be stored securely at your hotel in Scuol for the duration of the trip. If you have valuables (such as travel documents, electronics, or cash) that you prefer not to leave in hotel storage, the guides recommend keeping them with you in your daypack during the ride. Luggage storage at the hotel is generally safe and convenient, but personal items kept with you offer the highest peace of mind.
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 the Specialized Turbo Levo 4 with an 840 Wh battery or Trek Rail with an 800 Wh battery.—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.
Your guides recommend flat pedals for this trip. They make it easier to put a foot down quickly on technical or loose terrain and to walk the bike through hike-a-bike sections, which you’ll likely hit in the high Alps. Since the e-bike motor handles most of the climbing, the usual efficiency edge of clipless pedals matters less here. If you’re already comfortable with clipless pedals on rocky, high-altitude singletrack, you’re welcome to bring them—but for most riders, flat pedals are the better choice for this style of riding.
This e-mountain biking tour runs from early July to early October, covering both summer and early autumn in the Alps.
What to expect by month:
The weather in the high Alps can shift quickly, so always bring proper layers and rain gear, no matter the month. Your guides recommend booking the dates that best match your scenery goals—bright wildflowers in summer, or golden forests and crisp air in the fall.
Group sizes and pricing
Bike holidays in Switzerland, Italy, and Austria can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements
If your group includes riders under the age of 25, contact us prior to booking to discuss options.
The price for these bike holidays in Switzerland, Italy, and Austria 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 bike holidays in Switzerland, Austria, and Italy is Scuol, Switzerland. To get there, most people travel by train—Scuol is well connected by public transport within Switzerland. Alternatively, a taxi may be taken for the final leg of your journey. To get there, most people fly into Zurich Airport (ZRH).
You will meet your guide at 9:00 am in the lobby of Hotel Belvedere, Scuol on Day 1. The night before the tour is not included in the price, but your guides are happy to recommend accommodations in Scuol for a pre-tour stay if needed.
The tour ends at one of the selected hotels in Scuol—the same town where your adventure begins. After a week of riding, you’ll wrap things up in Scuol, giving you time to unwind, celebrate, and plan your onward travel at your own pace. No additional transfers are needed—you’re already right where you need to be for a relaxing finish.
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.
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