Mountain Biking in Switzerland: Top Outdoor Adventures Awaiting You

From single-day rides on stunning ridgelines to multi-day hut-to-hut treks along famous circuits, there is plenty of riding to be done in Switzerland.

Starting in the southwest of Switzerland, you could easily go on a cross-border adventure, heading from La Fouly to Mont Blanc in France or down near Courmayeur in Italy too.

In south-central Switzerland, Valais provides nearly infinite riding options for people looking for a challenge. Spend a day making the scenic run from Verbier to Champery, enjoying views of Lake Champex and the Rhone Valley along the way.

If you’re looking for some smoother, street riding, the famous Grand Raid bike race, goes from Verbier to the village of Griments and makes for a great run on scenic highways.

In the Tre Laghi region of Ticino, there are plenty of excellent trails to check out as well. Spend six days making an incredibly scenic loop. Enjoy amazing views along the way and make some epic downhill runs too.

Stunning scenery

Switzerland is a stunningly beautiful place and there are few better ways to see the country than out on a bicycle. Heading out on a single or multi-day bike tour allows you to explore verdant valleys, head over rocky mountain ridges and take in simply incredible views of snow-capped mountains, ancient glaciers and idyllic villages along the way.

Excellent exercise

With all of the marvelous ascents and thrilling descents available, any mountain biking trip to Switzerland includes quite a workout. Feel the burn in your calves as you head up 3.000 meter high mountains then get ready to work your core and upper body as you make break-neck speed descents down various terrains.

World-class hospitality

Switzerland is world-famous for its excellent hospitality. Whether you stay in a luxury hotel or a mountain hut, you’re sure to enjoy the comfortable rooms, great service and excellent food. After a long and tough day out on the trail, there is no better place to relax and unwind than in a Swiss hotel, hostel, motel or mountain hut.

Switzerland generally has temperate weather, yet varies between specific locations. Summer months tend to be warm and humid with occasional rainfalls. From July to August the daytime temperature ranges from 18 to 28°C.

Mountain biking trips in Switzerland may begin from a number of places. Geneva International Airport (GVA) and Zurich airport (ZRH) are the most common arrival point. From these two, it is easy to transfer to your final destination by bus or rail. Renting a car and driving is also pretty doable.

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