from
690.- CHF
duration
3 days
technical level
2,5/4
fit level
2,5/4
Highlights
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Starting from the Great St Bernard Pass
Dropped at over 2'400 m, next to the hospice, for a first descent that sets the tone.
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140 km of point-to-point riding, from Valais to the Matterhorn
Three days crossing the valley from west to east, with shuttles and the motor to erase the climbs.
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Facing the Matterhorn and the Aosta 4'000s
Balcony traverses on the sunny side of the valley, with the giants of the Alps in your sights.
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La Bella Vita, every evening
Charming hotels, local produce and luggage already waiting for you.
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A local guide and his insider's eye
He adapts the route to the group and the conditions, and knows all the right addresses.
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Day 1 | From the Great St Bernard to Aosta, the opening act
60 km
1'400 m
3'100 m
HotelThe trip starts with a bus ride up to the Great St Bernard Pass. At over 2'400 m, the hospice has watched over the crossing for a thousand years: monks, pilgrims, traders and armies filed through long before us, and the place has kept something solemn about it. By the time the bikes are out, the assist levels checked and the briefing done, your eyes are already dropping down towards Italy.
First act: a flowing singletrack suspended above the valley, with the high peaks of the Aosta Valley as a backdrop. The kind of descent that sets the tone for three days. We then climb back up to a wild, untouched alpine pasture, a complete contrast with what came before: nothing but herds, a few stone roofs and silence. Then a long balcony traverse, time to scan the landscape all around, before the lunch break facing the massifs, a picnic for you and a recharge for the batteries.
One last uplift, then the reward: a descent on playful trails down to Aosta. The Roman town unfolds street by street, the Arch of Augustus at the end of the road, and the mood switches to Italian in an instant. From there, a transfer up to a charming mountain hotel, quiet and with a view: bikes parked, time to breathe, and off to the table for an Aosta Valley tasting, fontina, ham, polenta and a glass of local red. The rest can wait for tomorrow.
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Day 2 | Sunny traverse to Saint-Vincent, between Cervinia and Châtillon
45 km 1'000 m 3'000 m Hotel
New day, new mood. We start with a balcony traverse on the sunny side of the valley, heading for Saint-Vincent. The route rolls by itself, and there's every reason to look up from the bars: opposite you, the Italian side of the Matterhorn, the one few people know, wilder and sharper than the Swiss postcard.
The trails are flowing, tailor-made for e-bikes: you link corner after corner without ever forcing it, you climb where others push, and off you go again. In the afternoon, the scenery changes between the Cervinia valley and Châtillon, another playground, other textures underfoot, as if you had changed region in a single day.
Late afternoon, the hotel. The luggage, moved by bus while you were riding, is already there: no backpack to carry, just the pleasure of finding your things and putting your feet up. In the evening, a typical meal, and the feeling of having seen two valleys in one day.
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Day 3 | Two shuttles, a final lap and gourmet shopping
35 km 700 m 2'200 m Departure
For the last day, the programme stays just as generous: two bus drops, two different playgrounds, and new routes to explore. The guide fine-tunes the line according to the group's wishes, the shape of the day and the conditions, always in that spirit of varied singletracks, Aosta Valley panoramas and flow you'll have found from the first kilometre to the last.
Then back towards Aosta, with a final stop to wander: alpine cheeses, cured meats, local produce, enough to take a little of the valley home. It's often there, between two stalls, that the trip gets relived and the next one starts being planned.
Ready to taste La Bella Vita by e-bike? Small group, limited places: book yours and come discover the Aosta Valley from the trails.
What's included
- Local professional MTB guide, Swiss Cycling certified (fr/en/de)
- 2 nights in charming hotels, breakfast included
- All transfers and shuttle drops during the trip
- Luggage transported from hotel to hotel
- Mechanical support and spare bike
- Riding tips
- Souvenir photos
Not included
- Travel to the meeting point in Orsières (free parking on site)
- An extra night before or after the trip, available on request at our Exo'base guesthouse
- E-bike and protection rental (optional, in the registration form)
- Lunches, dinners and drinks
- Personal insurance
- Tips
- Anything not listed under « Included »
Your bike
140 km of point-to-point riding over three days, on alpine and forest trails: your e-bike has to be ready.
The bike
- Full-suspension e-bike, 140 to 180 mm of travel, fully serviced (suspension and brakes included)
- Mixed-terrain tyres, 2.4" or wider, reinforced casings, set up tubeless with fresh sealant
- Dropper post
- New or very good brake pads
- Charged battery and charger: hotels and breaks allow you to recharge
Spare parts
- 1 compatible derailleur hanger
- 1 inner tube
- 1 set of brake pads
- 1 quick link matching your chain
No suitable bike? We offer e-bike rental, to be booked in the registration form.
Your gear
On you
- Open-face MTB helmet or helmet with removable chin bar
- Sunglasses
- Knee pads (elbow pads recommended)
- Long-finger gloves
- Bike clothes for three days
In the backpack (or hip pack with a separate back protector)
- Back protector
- Rain-resistant windbreaker and a warm layer: the days start at altitude
- Repair kit: tyre levers, tubeless plugs, multitool, chain tool, pump or CO2 cartridges
- First-aid kit
- Sunscreen
- Snacks and something to drink (bottles can be refilled regularly)
- Charged phone, ID and some cash in euros
In the travel bag, moved from hotel to hotel
- Casual clothes for the evenings
- Comfortable shoes off the bike
- Battery charger
Required level
This trip is for intermediate riders: technique 2/4, fitness 2/4. The terrain is varied, between alpine and forest trails, with no committed sections, and the motor takes care of the climbing. You need to be at ease on your bike on natural terrain and able to link three days in a row.
If in doubt about your level, write to us before signing up: we'll point you in the right direction in two minutes.
Culture
The Aosta Valley is an autonomous Italian region wedged between Switzerland and France, where people speak Italian and French, and still Franco-Provençal patois in the villages. It's a land of passes and crossings: the Great St Bernard and its thousand-year-old hospice, the Roman roads of which Aosta keeps the Arch of Augustus and the theatre, the castles watching over the valley since the Middle Ages.
It's also a land of flavours: alpine fontina, Bosses ham, polenta, mountain wines grown on vertiginous terraces. Your guide knows the valley and its good addresses: he tells you all about it along the way.
Lodging & food
Two nights in charming hotels, with breakfast, coffee machine and wifi. The luggage is moved from one hotel to the next while you ride: you only carry your day pack.
Lunches and dinners are not included, but the programme plans for them: a picnic facing the massifs or a stop at a mountain hut at midday, and an Aosta Valley table in the evening, to keep the immersion going.
Climate
The Aosta Valley enjoys a privileged climate, often dry and sunny, with ideal riding temperatures. Starts and nights at altitude can be cool: take a windbreaker and a warm layer. If the weather is uncertain, the programme adapts and the guide picks the routes according to the day's conditions.
Safety
Small group, professional Swiss Cycling guide who knows the valley, mechanical support, mandatory protection. The pace is the group's, and nobody is pushed to do what they don't feel. Italian rescue services are quick and efficient; just make sure you're covered for mountain biking in the mountains.
Ready to ride?
Convinced? If your gear matches the programme, hit the registration button and book your spot: small group, limited places, and they go fast.
No date suits you, or you'd rather travel just with your group? We also run this trip privately, on the date that suits you: request your private trip.
A doubt, a question? Write to us, we answer quickly.
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How many riders per group?
A small group: enough for the atmosphere, few enough to ride together, keep a real rhythm and enjoy the Aosta Valley tables like friends.
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Who is our guide?
A professional MTB instructor and guide, Swiss Cycling certified, who knows the Aosta Valley and its trails by heart. He rides with you, adapts the route to the group and the conditions, gladly shares riding tips along the way and knows the valley's good addresses.
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What's the typical participant profile?
Riders aged 20 to 65, men and women, with very varied profiles. What matters: having the required level (2/4 technique and fitness) and the desire to discover the Aosta Valley by bike, between trails and flavours.
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What kind of riding should I expect?
Three days of point-to-point riding, 99 % on trails: balcony traverses, flowing forest singletracks, wild alpine pastures, with shuttle drops every day and the motor to erase the climbs. Around 140 km covered over the three days, from the Great St Bernard to the foot of the Matterhorn.
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Do I need an e-bike, or is a regular MTB enough?
This trip is designed for e-bikes: the daily distances and vertical rely on the motor. A regular MTB is possible for very fit riders, but write to us before booking so we can talk it through.
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How does battery range work?
The stages are set up to run on one battery, with a chance to recharge during the lunch break and at the hotel in the evening. Bring your charger: it travels in the bus with the luggage.
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What if I get tired during the trip?
The pace is the group's, and the van is never far: we can shorten a section or hop back in the bus if the day gets too long.
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Do I ride with all my gear?
No: the luggage is moved from hotel to hotel by bus. You only ride with your day pack, protection included.
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What gear do I need?
A full-suspension e-bike with 140 to 180 mm of travel, fully serviced, with protection: helmet, knee pads, long-finger gloves, back protector. The full list is in the gear tab.
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Can I rent a bike?
Yes, e-bike and protection rental are offered as options in the registration form. Give us your size, we take care of the rest.
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What happens in bad weather?
The Aosta Valley is known for its dry, sunny climate. If the weather turns, the guide adapts the routes and the timing; if a day is really unrideable, the programme is reorganised on the spot.
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No date suits me: can I organise this trip privately?
Yes, at any time of the season. If no date suits you or if you'd rather travel with friends, family or your club, we run this trip privately: request your private trip.
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What insurance do I need?
Every participant must be covered for accidents, including on a mountain bike, and hold all the cover needed for mountain biking in the mountains: accidents, personal liability, as well as search, rescue and evacuation costs, helicopter included. The cover must be valid in Italy, where the trip takes place.
Note: some insurers apply special clauses or even exclusions for bike-park and lift-served riding. Check this point with your insurer before signing up.
Customer testimonials
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Paul Liogier
Enduro Maroc is top-notch, with impeccable organization, trails that are as challenging as they should be, and long, long, long descents in a magnificent setting. And for the foodies, the food is amazing.
It doesn't feel like an organized tour, but more like you're on the trails you would have chosen with your group of friends, with the shuttle as a bonus. Bravo, Christian!
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Dami DLP
A splendid day! Incredible trails in Upper Valais, perfectly adapted to the group's level,
Chris is super friendly and extremely accommodating! (precious mechanical help on this day when my bike didn't feel like working! :D) -
Lucien Chatelan
Haut Valais outing, perfect weather, what a pleasure.
Thanks to Chris and his organization, everything was top-notch! 🚵♂️😋🏞🤩 -
Yves Chauffaut
The Best of the Best! Insane singletracks, 6400m of vertical drop, in a superb atmosphere among riders!
Just like in Finale 🇮🇹, but in the Valais Region 🇨🇭 🇨🇭 ☀️
Can't wait for the next outing with Chris and Exoride! -
Daniela Loosli
We had a truly awesome week in Morocco with Chris. A big thank you for the top-notch organization and the superb trails. An excellent mix of biking and discovering the local culture over a delicious tajine or Moroccan tea.
This will surely not be our last bike trip with Chris. -
Moshik Zur
We just came back from a wonderful mountain biking experience with Chris. We stayed at his guesthouse, which has an incredible view of the Alps.
We started in Verbier with a day of coaching that brought us all to a new level of riding, thanks to Chris's insightful feedback.
The next day, we did shuttles in Valais and had a lot of fun.
Chris's enthusiasm for mountain biking is contagious.
As a coach, he understands your limits and helps you progress, while making you feel safe.
As a host, he provides a very attentive service to make your stay comfortable.
You won't find a better mountain biking experience than this! -
La K-Verne de K-Ro
Magnificent 3-day discovery shuttles in the Aosta Valley.
Top-notch guiding!!!
Awesome team, great atmosphere, hotel and restaurant pico bello... wonderful trails and panoramas...
I've improved so muchThank you very much Chris
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Fabrice Cagnazzo
I had a great stay in Aosta, the trails were truly magnificent and the team was super nice and cool. We were a great team. We had a good laugh.
I recommend it.Thanks again for this day. Schwalb at the red light.
Stats 10,600m D-; 3,300m D+, 153 km -
Guillaume Audoux
Everything was top-notch! It was a pure joy to discover the trails of Valais by shuttle to enjoy the downhills under the sun, in a good mood and stress-free.
And Chris was top-notch! 🙏🏼
See you soon 👋 -
Chantal Fragnière
Thank you Christian for this wonderful experience and your very valuable advice! The progress in one day is impressive, I'm looking forward to my next e-bike outings.
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Gauthier Wislez
Great guide! Beautiful trails!
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Cyril Deburaux
Great team, great bus, and great atmosphere. Chris knows all the best trails in Valais and is super professional (there's even a spare bike in the shuttle...). I've taken shuttles in many countries, and this Swiss experience is really a bargain for this quality of service.
Don't think twice: sign up for their next sessions.
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Francois Fanch
Thank you Christian for your good humor, your humility and above all for the knowledge of your region! Even in... Breton weather?
You found us some beautiful, beautiful lines!
And thanks also to the driver, discreet but just as friendly and who takes care of our bikes!To be done again without a doubt!
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Vincent Héritier
Chris and his team are top-notch, Chris knows Valais and its trails like the back of his hand, he is friendly and a good teacher when needed.
He's a top rider and takes great photos too. Sore eyes because the mountains are so beautiful, and sore arms too, because the trails are so tempting.
In short, pure happiness!
See you soon Chris, for sure ;) -
Daniel Fehl
I spent a week with Christian exploring the Valais region between Orsières and Zermatt.
It was an incredible experience: the mountain biking challenges, the mountain views, the mountain huts for lunch, and the homemade dinners.
Each day, we took a shuttle to a new location and used the lifts as much as possible, then the e-MTB for additional climbs.
He adapted the descents/traverses according to my abilities and desires. He knows the local trails, huts, and access points very well.
I end this week with gratitude, a sense of wonder at the Alps, and the desire to return for more adventures. -
Cédric Monnet
Awesome day!!! Whether you're a beginner or comfortable on the MTB trail, Chris guides you with great technical advice, patience and happiness..!!!
A great new feature at EXORIDE: e-MTB courses, with tips on how to handle these latest-generation machines and use them to their full potential on the terrain, downhill and.... uphill..!!!
Have fun with EXORIDE !!!
F.A.Q.
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How to privatize a guided MTB tour or trip?
In order to offer an adequate outing, it is essential that we know the technical and physical level of the participants, the desired date for the event, the location, and the style of practice.
You can of course draw inspiration from our different mountain bike tours and stays for your private outing project, but we are obviously delighted to offer you a completely personalized itinerary with the characteristics and accommodation of your choice. -
What is the profile of your guides and instructors?
The experiences offered by Exoride are supervised by extremely qualified guides and instructors, with more than 30 years of mountain biking practice, most of them former competitors, certified, and above all carrying out this activity 100% professionally.
We pay particular attention to safety and you are assured of being surrounded by true mountain bike guiding professionals.
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What are prices for a MTB guide in Switzerland?
Each request responds to needs specific to the chosen activity, such as location scouting or the organization of possible logistics alongside your event.
However, here are some examples of applicable guiding and rental rates:
1 person
2 people
3 people
4 people
5 people
6 people< br />7 people & +1/2 DAY
240 CHF
260 CHF
300 CHF
360 CHF
400 CHF
420 CHF
460 CHF1 DAY
450 CHF
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700 CHFBike & E-Bike Rental
Full suspension Bike & E-Bike70 CHF90 CHF -
How many people maximum?
We can organize mountain bike or E-Bike tours for 1 to 100 people. For stays abroad, the number of participants generally does not exceed 20 maximum depending on the destinations.
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What other services are available?
We offer turnkey tours and stays. Take advantage of our solid network of partners for an exceptional event.
In addition to the cycling part, we also take care of:
- Meal, restaurant or buffet in nature
- Travel by private minibus
- Seminar room
- Hotels or shelters
- Photos and video
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