MOUNTAIN BIKE OVERVIEW
The Alps are a Mecca of Mountain Bike Opportunities
A guided MTB trip to the Swiss Alps is a life-changing experience that every rider deserves.
- Verbier / Rhône Valley Enduro
- Best of Valais MTB
- Zermatt MTB Adventure
- Engadin / St. Moritz MTB
- 3 Countries Bike Tour
- Ladies' Custom MTB Trip
With extensive trail systems manicured from centuries’ worth of foot traffic, the Alps have transitioned well to the growth of mountain biking, and have become a mecca of sorts for every type of riding style. Endless options throughout the Swiss Alps allow for major exploration – and we have done the legwork for the past 15 years, identifying the best stretches of singletrack, the tackiest dirt, and the flowiest trails. What that means is that your Epic Europe Swiss MTB guides have developed a network of trails ideal for every type of rider and every type of ride.
In terms of lift access for mountain biking, the Alps are king. An infrastructure of hundreds of lifts link 50-100 miles of singletrack together for a day’s ride, meaning that riders need never repeat a trail or have to pedal uphill - unless you want to. Mountain refuges and cafés offering gourmet meals and cold beer wait at the bottom of every run. End the day in luxurious accommodations where riders prepare for a hearty dinner and the next adventure.
Some of our favorite guided MTB trips in the Alps are based in Verbier and the Rhône Valley, literally the world’s biggest bike park. Day trips to Aosta (Italy), Crans-Montana, Montreux, or dozens of secret spots that are within an hour’s drive of Verbier serve up massive descents and incredible views. Portes du Soleil is known as the “Whistler” of the Alps, with 10 resorts and dozens of ski lifts that interconnect their massive network of bike trails. Zermatt is also a fantastic base for family biking, as well as some of the longest descents in the Alps courtesy of the Gornergrat train and the Rothorn tram. Gstaad and the surrounding Saanenland are a XC riders’ paradise, with rolling terrain and gorgeous views. And the Engadin / St. Moritz region has a bit of everything for all kinds of mountain bikers, but enduro is their strength.
Whatever your style and biking passion, the Swiss Alps (and surrounding regions on the Italian side of the border) have something for everyone. From high-adrenaline downhill tracks and freeride trails, to life-changing enduro singletracks, to mellow farm and forest access roads for introductory riders to discover the joys of MTB. And Epic Europe’s award-winning bike guides have all of the rides that highlight every aspect of our region.
Highlights
- Endless trail networks of well-maintained Swiss hiking paths, made for mountain bike exploration
- Use ski-lift access, trains, busses and shuttle rides to gain altitude for long descents
- From our resort bases, all services, bike shops, and accommodation options
- Cross borders into another country in a day for an exotic lunch, then back by dinner
- Farm roads, singletrack, downhill & freeride parks all available throughout our operations for all abilities
- Renowned Alps MTB guides in every resort we operate in, for all levels of riding.
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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.
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"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
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"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
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“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
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"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
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"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
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"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
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"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
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"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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