3 countries biking (8 days, 7 nights)
Cross the borders biking on the endless trails around the Mt. Blanc massif, exploring the amazing variety of culture, language, food and wine out the back door. Biking is the excuse to discover a wonderful corner of the Alps. Start off in Chamonix and ride the sector of Les Houches and Le Tour/Vallorcine. On the second day the trail will lead you to Switzerland. After a short private transfer spend a couple of nights in Verbier, Epic Europe’s home base and explore the many mountain bike trails options. The world renowned winter resort has a lot to offer in summer as well. Explore also the little villages of the Val de Bagnes and visit a local cheese factory or ride down 2000 ft for a stop in the Rhone Valley and a ride in the vineyards. Taste the best Valaisan wines. Using the lifts or day excursions in the surroundings finding the best trails and with mini bus & trailer access to cover as many trail as possible. On the third day, get a short transfer to Grand St-Bernard Hospice and cross the border between Switzerland and Italy. Bike down in the footsteps of Hannibal and Napoleon, on the remains of the ancient Roman Road and stop for a delicious italian lunch. Smooth trails in larch trees forest, great italian restaurant, pizza, pasta, red wine, gelato and caffé, it is as good as it gets. Spend the last three days in Valle d’Aosta for another amazing mountain bike experience. Ride Pila, La Thuile, Cogne or Courmayeur and recharge your batteries by eating at night at a Slow Food restaurant. Overnight in Courmayeur, on the sunny side of Mont Blanc, to top off an epic day in Italy. Transfer back to Geneva airport on your departure day.
Options for all level and abilities, full singletracks itineraries or dirt roads options, trip adapted to families as to trained mountain bikers alike.
Proposed itinerary
Day 1 - Chamonix
Morning: Transfer from GVA-airport to Chamonix
Afternoon: Bike rental + short introduction ride
Explore the city of Chamonix
Dinner and overnight in Chamonix
Day 2 - Chamonix
Mountain bike in the sector of Les Houches
Dinner and overnight in Chamonix
Day 3 - Transfer to Verbier
Morning: Transfer to Vallorcine
Mountain biking in Vallorcine, use of the lifts
Afternoon: Bike down to Trient, Switzerland
Transfer to Verbier
Dinner and overnight in Verbier
Day 4 - Verbier
Tour du Mont-Fort - Easy
Dinner and overnight in Verbier
Day 5 - Verbier
Verbier & Val de Bagnes trails
Cheese factory visit
Dinner and overnight in Verbier
Day 6 - Grand St-Bernard
Morning: Transfer to Col du Grand St-Bernard
Visit the hospice and the kennel
Bike down to St-Rhémy en Bosses
Lunch in Italy
Transfer to Courmayeur
Dinner & Overnight in Courmayeur
Day 7 - Courmayeur
Bike in the Val Veny & Val Ferret Italiano
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Bike Park La Thuile or Pila
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Possibility of heli-biking
Dinner & Overnight in Courmayeur
Day 8 - Courmayeur
Transfer to GVA airport
Departure of the clients
Highlights
Epic Europe is a luxury experiential adventure travel operator based in the Swiss Alps.
Epic Europe specializes in private bespoke itineraries for small groups. Experiencing the best of each region, from interacting with the local people and enjoying authentic regional food and wine, as well as time-honored traditions and festivals, to recreating in the alpine landscape, and truly understanding why the Alps are the birthplace of adventure travel. From custom ski, hiking, or cycling trips to building in city tours, cultural itineraries, or gastronomic discovery, these award-winning, multi-dimensional trips are tailored to our clients' wishes every time, and are not packaged tours. From Switzerland, Italy, and France's Alps, to world-class cultural cities and larger towns, Epic Europe can design a tailored adventure that fulfills your every need.
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