from
95.- CHF
duration
1 day
technical level
3/4
fit level
2/4
Highlights
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Over 5'000 m of descent, zero climbing
Five rotations minimum, the van does the work: all you think about is going down.
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Little-known side valleys
Turtmann, Stalden, Jeizinen: trails the maps keep to themselves and nobody rides without a local.
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Dry, mineral ground and forest flow
Slabs and loose rock up high, then larch woods where the carpet of needles makes the trail fast and playful.
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Descents from the summits to the Rhône
Some runs link pasture, forest and vineyards in one go, over 1'500 m in a single drop.
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The end-of-day beer
We finish the way it should be, around a beer on us before heading back to Martigny.
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Wild valleys, from the summits to the Rhône
35 km
150 m
5'000 m+
Back to MartignyAn hour's drive from Martigny and the Valais changes face: the villages are called Turtmann, Jeizinen or Bürchen, German replaces French, and the relief narrows into steep side valleys climbing towards the 4'000-metre peaks. That's where, away from the main valley, some of the finest trails in the canton are hiding.
The terrain has its own signature: the Upper Valais is one of the driest corners of the Alps, and you feel it under your tyres. Slabs, loose rock, dust and changing grip call for anticipation and a fine reading of your line. Lower down, the larch woods take over: on the carpet of needles the trail turns fast, supple and playful, and the flow settles in for long sections. Some runs drop in one go from the alpine pastures to the vineyards of the Rhône, over 1'500 m of uninterrupted descent.
Five rotations minimum during the day, with a choice of sectors depending on the season and the conditions: Moosalp and Jeizinen for high-altitude flow, Stalden and Turtmann for committed riding and solitude, Gampel and Visp for the balconies above the valley. Your guide, a Swiss Cycling certified instructor and still an active racer, runs the group smoothly, with regrouping points in the right places, for maximum rhythm.
The day ends the way it should, around a cold beer on us before heading back to Martigny in the Exo'bus.
Ready for your 3/4 shuttle day in the Upper Valais? Limited places: book yours.
What's included
- Local professional MTB guide, Swiss Cycling certified (fr/en/de)
- All transfers by private shuttle (Exo'bus), to and from Martigny
- At least five shuttle uplifts during the day
- Mechanical support and spare bike
- Riding tips
- The end-of-day beer
- Souvenir photos
Not included
- MTB or e-bike and protection rental (optional, in the registration form)
- Packed lunch and drinks
- Personal insurance
- Tips
- Anything not listed under « Included »
Your bike
Five long runs and over 5'000 m of vertical drop: on a day like this, your bike and your brakes work non-stop.
The bike
- Full-suspension MTB or e-bike, 150 to 180 mm of travel, fully serviced (no DH bikes or dual-crown forks)
- Mixed-terrain tyres, 2.4" or wider, reinforced casings, set up tubeless with fresh sealant
- Dropper post
- New or very good brake pads, 200 mm rotors recommended
- Charged battery if e-bike
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 MTB or 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 suited to the day's weather
In the backpack (or hip pack with a separate back protector)
- Back protector
- Rain-resistant windbreaker
- Repair kit: tyre levers, tubeless plugs, multitool, chain tool, pump or CO2 cartridges
- First-aid kit
- Sunscreen
- Packed lunch, snacks and something to drink (bottles can be refilled regularly)
- Charged mobile phone
Good news: we meet the Exo'bus at every rotation, so you can leave in it anything you don't need for the descent.
Required level
These days are graded by level, and this one is rated 3/4: varied alpine singletracks, with sustained gradient, roots and rock, and long fast sections. You need an advanced level, to be at ease on your bike on technical terrain and able to link five long runs in the day.
New to shuttles, or after more flowing trails? Have a look at our level 2/4 shuttle days. If in doubt, write to us before signing up: we'll point you to the right day in two minutes.
Location and times
Meeting in the morning in Martigny, bikes loaded into the Exo'bus, and back to the starting point in the late afternoon. The spot of the day is picked to suit the conditions; the exact place and time are confirmed with the practical details after registration.
Meals
Bring a packed lunch: depending on the spot, there isn't always somewhere to buy food along the way. Bottles can be refilled regularly, and a few snacks never hurt. We meet the Exo'bus at every rotation and for the lunch break.
Climate
The Valais generally offers ideal riding conditions. If the weather is uncertain, the programme adapts and the spots are chosen the day before according to the forecast; if the day looks really bad, it's postponed at no cost to you.
Safety
Small group, professional Swiss Cycling guide who knows every corner of these trails, checked gear, a briefing before every descent, mandatory protection. The guide runs the group smoothly, with regrouping points in the right places: we ride hard, but nobody is left alone.
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.
Planning to come back several times this season? The Exo'Pass gives you ten shuttle days for the price of eight.
No date suits you, or you'd rather ride just with your group? We also run these days privately, on the date that suits you: request your private day.
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How many riders per group?
Generally between six and ten riders: enough for the atmosphere, few enough for the rotations to stay smooth and the group to ride together.
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How do I know if level 3/4 is right for me?
This day is ridden on varied alpine singletracks, with sustained gradient, roots and rock: it takes an advanced level and ease on technical terrain. New to shuttles, or after more flowing trails? Have a look at our level 2/4 shuttle days.
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Can I come with an e-bike?
Yes, e-bikes are welcome. What matters most: a full-suspension bike, 150 to 180 mm of travel, well serviced, with a charged battery. As the van does the climbing, MTBs and e-bikes ride together without any problem.
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Can I rent a bike?
Yes, MTB or e-bike rental and protection are offered as options in the registration form. Give us your size, we take care of the rest.
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I'm planning several days: is there a better rate?
Yes: with the Exo'Pass, you buy ten shuttle days and only pay for eight, so two days are on us. It's valid on all our shuttle days in the Valais, whatever the level, and takes two minutes to activate online.
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Who is our guide?
A local professional MTB instructor and guide, Swiss Cycling certified, who has been running these shuttle days since 2010 and knows every trail like the back of his hand. He rides with you from the first to the last run, runs the group smoothly for maximum rhythm and gladly shares riding tips.
He is also an active racer, winner of major international enduro mountain bike races in recent seasons: you're in good hands.
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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 technical level required for the day and the desire to ride hard in good company.
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What kind of riding should I expect?
At least five long runs and over 5'000 m of vertical drop, on routes made up of 99 % trails: long fast forest sections, banked corners and more technical passages, with a spot chosen to suit the day's conditions.
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Do I ride all day with all my gear?
No: we meet the Exo'bus at every rotation and for the lunch break, so you can leave your packed lunch and the non-essentials in it and ride with the minimum, protection included.
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What if I get tired during the day?
You can easily skip a run and rest in the van for one rotation, then set off again with the group on the next one.
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What gear do I need?
An enduro MTB or e-bike in good condition, 150 to 180 mm of travel, with protection: helmet, knee pads, long-finger gloves, back protector. The full list is in the gear tab.
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What happens in bad weather?
The spots are chosen the day before according to the forecast, and the Valais often has a dry valley to offer. If the day looks really bad, it's postponed at no cost to you.
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Can we book a private shuttle day, with or without a guide?
Yes, in both formats. With a guide, you get exactly what makes our open days good: he picks the trails according to the conditions and the group's level, he manages the group dynamic, which really matters when riders don't know each other and don't all have the same level, and he deals with whatever comes up, mechanicals as well as crashes. That's not for the participants to handle.
A guideless option exists, but the experience isn't the same: it's meant above all for locals who already know the trails well, along with the sensitive points on certain paths, slowing down, erosion or conflicts with other users. For everyone else, we recommend the guided day.
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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. For participants coming from abroad, the cover must be valid in Switzerland.
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
480 CHF
510 CHF
520 CHF
600 CHF
660 CHF
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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