Epic Europe

BEST OF VALAIS MTB

Switzerland's Ultimate Mountain Bike Arena - the Singletrack-rich Valais

Best of Valais Guided Mountain Bike Trip 

 

The southwestern Swiss canton of Valais offers some of the most amazing and diverse mountain bike terrain anywhere in the Alps. Get the best of it by visiting top mountain bike resorts of Verbier, St-Luc and Zermatt. Your Epic Europe MTB guides have been exploring the singletracks of the Valais for over 15 years, and have the best trails dialed, for whatever flavor of riding you are looking for. 

 

In Verbier, the bike park offers world-class downhill and freeride trails, while we can also use the ski lifts to access the high alpine for some of the best enduro riding in the Alps. If climbing is your thing, there are many options for that as well, including the starting trails of the Grand Raid Verbier - Grimentz. Additionally, some day-trip options can take you to adjacent valleys, or even descend to Italy for lunch. 

 

Val d'Anniviers is an isolated valley high above Sierre, and features wild, remote singletracks with huge vertical descent. Finish a ride in a renowned vineyard for a private tasting of the local wines. And in Zermatt, you'll take the 120 year-old Gornergrat Railway to over 3000m, for a life-changing sunset ride ride with the iconic Matterhorn casting its shadow over the village. 

 

The Best of Valais guided mountain bike trip is a 3-stop, 10-day adventure that highlights one of Europe's best MTB destinations. 


Proposed Itinerary (9 days, 8 nights)


Day 1 - Verbier

Transfer from GVA airport to Verbier

Bike rental + short introduction ride

Dinner and overnight in Verbier


Day 2 - Verbier

Tour du Mont-Fort - Easy

or

Verbier Bike Park

Dinner and overnight in Verbier


Day 3 - Verbier

Verbier trails & Val de Bagnes trails: Shuttle rides to the surroundings trails near Verbier: Col des Planches, Bruson, Mauvoisin, Mayens de Sarreyer

Cheese factory visit

Dinner and overnight in Verbier


Day 4 - Verbier to Val d’Anniviers

Transfer from Verbier to Col des Planches

Bike down to Martigny

Wine tasting in Rhone Valley

Transfer to St-Luc

Dinner and overnight in St-Luc


Day 5 - St-Luc

Biking in Val d’Anniviers: Sentier des Planètes, trail Sierre-Zinal (from St-Luc),

Meidpass, Illsee/Illhorn

or

St-Luc/Chandolin bike park

Dinner and overnight in St-Luc


Day 6 - St-Luc to Zermatt

Biking in Val d’Anniviers: Vissoie - Vin des Glaciers, Family biking along Moiry Dam

Alpages between Grimentz & Vercorin. Can be combined with a cheese experience

Possibility to ride down to Rhône Valley or in Turtmanntal

Transfer to Zermatt

Dinner and overnight in Zermatt


Day 7 - Zermatt

Biking in Zermatt: Sunnegga/Rothorn biking, Gornergrat train , Lakes ride - Stellisee and Riffelsee

or

Bikepark Zermatt Sunnegga

Dinner and overnight in Zermatt


Day 8 - Zermatt

Biking in Zermatt: Matterhorn Glacier Paradise to Schwarzsee & Stafelalp for a nice family ride, Europa Weg to Täsch

Dinner and overnight in Zermatt


Day 9 - Zermatt

Transfer to GVA airport

Departure of the clients

Highlights

  • Endless trail network of well-maintained Swiss hiking paths, ideal for mountain bike exploration
  • Use ski-lift access, trains, busses and shuttle rides to gain altitude for primo descents
  • Valais offers the ultimate terrain for mountain biking in the Alps
  • Cheese, chocolate & wine, post-ride snacks beyond compare
  • Cultural events can enhance your trip: Fall Harvest, cow fights, festivals
  • Easy access from both Geneva & Zurich airports
Best of Valais MTB
 
 

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WHAT WE DO

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. 

  • "I would have to say that Verbier and Zermatt might be the best places I have ever ridden a mountain bike, and I couldn't imagine going without the help of Epic Europe's guides. It was a dream trip for sure." - B.S., PA USA
  • “The team at Epic Europe created the most incredible trip for us, where everything came together seamlessly, and we never had to think about what came next - it just magically happened as if it was meant to be. That takes real talent, and they make it look easy." - B.N., WY USA
  • "Epic Europe's custom road biking trip that they put together for my buddy's bachelor party was great - the right combination of killer rides, great hotels, and outstanding restaurants. Great guides, and overall a perfect trip." - A.S., London UK
  • "Epic Europe has coordinated several corporate events for us over the past 5 years, and I cannot imagine a more professional operation to handle all of the details. From a team-building event for 50 people in a 17th-century castle atop a mountain pass, to marketing conferences and catalog shoots, their knowledge of the best locations in the Alps is second-to-none, and they are as good as it gets at being creative." - E.P., Lugano CH
  • "Our family spent last Christmas in Zermatt on a bespoke Epic Europe ski trip. The special thought and care that they put into our holiday made it our best yet." - L.M.; CA USA
  • "I have done trips in the Alps and surrounding regions with Epic Europe for the past 4 years, and every one has been unique and surpassed the last. The experiences that they deliver due to their personal relationships are a window into the real life in these incredible locations, and they share these friendships with us." - K.B., CT USA
  • "A day of heliskiing in Italy culminated with a sunset run off the Breuil saddle of the Matterhorn - one of the most thrilling runs of my life - and we left our tracks in a place where they remained for a week afterward, reminding us of the best day of skiing in our life!" - WG, CT USA
  • "Hiking in the Alps has always been on my bucket list, but I wasn't sure that a typical trip was my style. Epic Europe designed a custom route for our group, staying in the best little inns and hotels, and we felt like we had the trails to ourselves. I will come back again and again to explore new trails with their guides every year that I can!" - R.B., NY USA

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Would you like more information, or to have us create a tailored trip for you? We would be glad to begin the design process for your ultimate experience in the Alps. 


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