from
139.- CHF
duration
1 day
technical level
3/4
fit level
2/4
Highlights
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A final run by headlamp
The highlight of the evening: the same trails, but in the beam of your lamps, by moonlight.
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Over 5'000 m of descent, zero climbing
Four to five runs in daylight, plus the night rotation: the van does all the work.
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A meal in an unusual spot
We park the bikes and sit down together, between sunset and the night ride.
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A local guide who knows the trails at night
He picks trails that ride well by headlamp and runs the group smoothly.
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Coffee and beer after the ride
We finish together, once the last run is done.
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Night riding as a group, by the light of the moon
35 km
300 m
5'000 m+
Back to MartignyThe day starts at midday in Martigny, bikes loaded into the Exo'bus, for four to five runs on a fine variety of trails. We ride all afternoon and make the most of the fading light, the kind that makes the woods so special at the end of the day.
When the sun drops behind the ridges, we park the bikes for a meal all together in an unusual spot. That's often the moment participants remember: we go back over the runs of the day, we laugh, and the excitement builds quietly as night falls.
Then comes the highlight of the evening. Headlamps on, we head out for one last long run by moonlight. The reference points change and so do the sensations: the trail narrows to the beam of your lamp, sounds take over, and every corner becomes a small surprise. Your guide, a Swiss Cycling certified instructor, picks trails that ride well at night and runs the group smoothly.
Back to Martigny in the Exo'bus, with a coffee and a beer to round off the evening.
Ready to ride by moonlight? Only a few sessions a year, 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
- Four to five runs in daylight, plus one long night run
- The evening meal in an unusual spot
- Coffee and beer after the ride
- Mechanical support and spare bike
- Riding tips
- Souvenir photos
Not included
- MTB or e-bike and protection rental (optional, in the registration form)
- Lighting: every participant brings their own headlamp and bar light
- Snacks and drinks for the afternoon
- Personal insurance
- Tips
- Anything not listed under « Included »
Your bike
A full day plus a night run: your bike has to be flawless, because a mechanical is much harder to sort out by headlamp.
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
- Brake pads in very good condition
- 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 lighting
This is what makes the difference on a Fullmoon: every participant brings their own lighting, it isn't provided.
- A helmet headlamp, 800 lumens minimum, fully charged: it lights up wherever you look
- A bar light as well, to bring out the shapes in front of your wheel
- A spare battery, or a light that lasts at least two hours on a high setting
Test your kit before you come: a badly fitted headlamp or a tired battery can spoil the best run of the evening.
Your gear
On you
- Open-face MTB helmet or helmet with removable chin bar
- Sunglasses for the day, and clear lenses for the night run
- Knee pads (elbow pads recommended)
- Long-finger gloves
- Bike clothes plus a warm layer: temperatures drop fast once the sun is down
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
- Snacks and something to drink for the afternoon
- Charged mobile phone
We meet the Exo'bus at every rotation: you can leave your warm layer and anything you don't need for the descent in it.
Required level
The Fullmoon is rated 3/4: the daytime trails are those of our advanced days, and the night run is on a trail chosen to work well by headlamp. You need to be at ease on technical terrain in daylight, because darkness removes reference points and calls for more anticipation.
New to shuttles? Start with a level 2/4 day and save the Fullmoon for next season.
Location and times
Meeting at midday in Martigny, and a late return after the night run and the closing drink. The exact place, time and spot of the day are confirmed with the practical details after registration.
Meals
The evening meal, in an unusual spot, is included. Bring something to snack on and drink for the afternoon: you can leave it in the Exo'bus between runs.
Lighting
Every participant brings their own lighting: a helmet headlamp of 800 lumens minimum, a bar light as well, and enough battery for at least two hours. Details are in the gear tab.
Climate
Temperatures drop fast once the sun is down, even after a fine day: bring a warm layer and a windbreaker. If the weather is really bad, the ride is moved to another session in the season.
Ready to ride?
Convinced? Only a few sessions a year, when the moon gives enough light to ride, and shuttle seats are limited: hit the registration button and book yours.
Riding with us often? The Exo'Pass gives you ten shuttle days for the price of eight.
Want to ride the Fullmoon just with your group? We also run this format privately: send us your request.
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How is this different from a regular shuttle day?
The schedule: departure at midday, four to five runs in the afternoon, a meal all together in an unusual spot, then one last long run by headlamp in the moonlight. Over 5'000 m of vertical drop in total.
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Do I need to have ridden at night before?
No, many participants discover night riding that evening. The trail for the night run is chosen to work well by headlamp, and the guide adapts the pace. You do need to be at ease on technical terrain in daylight, though.
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Is lighting provided?
No: every participant brings their own. A helmet headlamp of 800 lumens minimum, a bar light as well, and enough battery for at least two hours. Test your kit before you come.
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How many riders per group?
A small group: at night that matters even more, to keep everyone together and enjoy the atmosphere.
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Is the meal included?
Yes, the evening meal in an unusual spot is included, as are the coffee and beer after the ride. Just bring something to snack on for the afternoon.
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Can I come with an e-bike?
Yes. Bring a well-charged battery: between the afternoon runs and the night rotation, it's a long day. 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. Lighting, however, is up to you.
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Who is our guide?
A local professional MTB instructor and guide, Swiss Cycling certified, who has been running these days since 2010. He picks trails that ride well at night and runs the group smoothly, from the first run to the last.
He is also an active racer, winner of major international enduro mountain bike races in recent seasons.
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What if I'd rather stop before the night run?
No problem: you can stay at the meal spot and head back with the van. The night run is an option, not an obligation.
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How many sessions a year?
Only a few sessions in the season, set on the nights when the moon gives enough light to ride. Shuttle seats are limited and go quickly.
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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. It's valid on all our shuttle days in the Valais, Fullmoon included.
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What happens in bad weather?
The sky counts double on a Fullmoon: if the weather is really bad, the ride is moved to another session in the season, at no cost to you.
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Can we book a private Fullmoon, with or without a guide?
Yes, in both formats. With a guide, you get what makes our open days good: trail choice according to conditions and level, management of the group dynamic and of whatever comes up, mechanicals as well as crashes. At night that matters even more.
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.
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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
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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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