from
85.- CHF
duration
1 day
technical level
3,5/4
fit level
3/4
Highlights
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360° views
The Grand Combin, Mont Vélan and, on clear days, Mont Blanc as your backdrop.
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Demanding climbs
Technical, demanding passes that push even an e-bike to its limit.
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Endless trails
Singletracks that never seem to end, all the way to Val de Bagnes.
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Ridges and balcony trails
Exposed ridge lines and balcony trails, for those who like a bit of exposure.
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Alpine lake stop
A refreshing break by the water, between two efforts.
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Grand-Saint-Bernard region: all-mountain XXL version
45 km
2'400 m
3'400 m
Back to MartignyThe Grand-Saint-Bernard is, first and foremost, a story: that of the pilgrims, merchants and travelers who have crossed this pass for centuries on their way to Italy. On your electric mountain bike, you retrace this legendary route, but in your own way. The motor pushes, but your breath still gives out on the steepest switchbacks. Up there, the silence is total: only the Grand Combin and Mont Vélan watch over the pass, and on a clear day, Mont Blanc slips into the horizon as if to remind you where you really are.
A good local restaurant for lunch, the perfect chance to put some charge back into your battery before the final climb.
Then comes the reward. A ridgeline where the void opens up beneath your tires, a balcony trail hugging the mountainside as if suspended in mid-air, a high-altitude lake whose water seems frozen by the cold, and finally, an endless singletrack that carries you gently back down, switchback after switchback, to the floor of the Val de Bagnes. Entremont Extended is the story of the Val d'Entremont taken to its highest conclusion.
Entremont Extended is aimed at riders who already have the legs and the mountain experience, and who want to find out just how far their e-bike can really take them. If you're looking for a shorter, more accessible ride on a classic mountain bike, the Vallée d'Entremont route is made for you.
Distance: 45 km
D+: 2,400 m
D-: 3,400 m
What's included
- Local professional MTB guide, Swiss Cycling certified (fr/en/de)
- Mechanical support and spare bike
- Riding tips
- Souvenir photos
Not included
- The public transport ride to the start, around 20 francs, at the participant's expense
- Lunch at the restaurant, where the batteries are recharged
- E-MTB and protection rental (optional, in the registration form)
- Personal insurance
- Tips
- Anything not listed under « Included »
Your bike
2'400 m of climbing and 3'400 m of descent in a single day: this ride is e-MTB only, and your bike has to be flawless.
The bike
- Full-suspension e-MTB, 150 to 180 mm of travel, fully serviced (regular MTBs are not suited to this route)
- Mixed-terrain tyres, 2.4" or wider, reinforced casings, set up tubeless with fresh sealant
- Dropper post
- Brake pads in very good condition: the descent is long and committing
- A healthy battery, charged to 100 % at the start
Spare parts
- 1 compatible derailleur hanger
- 1 inner tube
- 1 set of brake pads
- 1 quick link matching your chain
No e-MTB? We offer one for rental, to be booked in the registration form.
Your battery and charger
Your charger is mandatory: recharging happens during lunch at the restaurant, and that's what lets you tackle the final climb with enough range.
- Your battery charger, in your pack, for the whole day
- A healthy battery, charged to 100 % at the start
- A spare battery if you own one: a real comfort on this route
With 2'400 m of climbing, managing your assistance is part of the game: the guide gives mode advice as the day goes on.
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
- Your battery charger
- Rain-resistant windbreaker and a warm layer: the pass and the ridges are exposed
- Repair kit: tyre levers, tubeless plugs, multitool, chain tool, pump or CO2 cartridges
- First-aid kit
- Sunscreen
- Snacks, something to drink, and cash for the transport and lunch
- Charged mobile phone
You keep your kit with you all day: this is a point-to-point ride, we don't come back to the start.
Required level
Entremont Extended is rated 3/4 and is aimed at riders who already have the fitness and mountain experience: 2'400 m of climbing, passes that stay demanding even on an e-MTB, an exposed ridge line and balcony trails. The ride is e-MTB only.
Looking for something shorter and more accessible, on a regular MTB or an e-MTB? The Entremont Valley tour is made for you.
Location and times
Meeting in the morning in Martigny. The ride to the start is by public transport, around 20 francs at your expense. The tour is point-to-point: we finish in the Val de Bagnes, from where the return is organised. The exact place and time are confirmed with the practical details after registration.
Lunch and recharging
Lunch is taken at a restaurant, at your own expense. It's also when the batteries are recharged: your charger is essential, without it the range won't cover the final climb.
Climate
The Great St Bernard pass and the ridges are exposed, and the weather can change fast at altitude: a windbreaker and a warm layer are essential. If the weather is uncertain the guide adapts the route; if the day looks really bad, it's postponed at no cost to you.
Safety
Small group, professional Swiss Cycling guide, checked gear, a briefing before every descent, mandatory protection. On such a long, committing day, the guide runs the group smoothly, calls the breaks that are needed and adapts the route if necessary.
Ready to ride?
Convinced? Small group, limited places: hit the registration button and book your spot.
No date suits you, or you'd rather ride just with your group? We also run this tour privately: send us your request.
A doubt, a question? Write to us, we answer quickly.
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How many riders per group?
A small group, generally between five and ten riders: enough for the atmosphere, few enough to ride together safely and at the group's pace.
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How do I know if I have the level for this tour?
Every tour shows its technical and fitness rating out of 4, and the « Required level » paragraph describes the terrain concretely. If the ratings match what you ride regularly, you're in the right place; if in doubt, write to us before signing up, we'll point you to the right tour in two minutes.
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Can I come with an e-bike?
Yes, e-bikes are welcome on our tours. What matters most: a full-suspension bike, 130 to 180 mm of travel, well serviced, with a battery charged for the day.
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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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Who is our guide?
Tours in the Valais are led by a local professional MTB guide, Swiss Cycling certified, who rides in the Swiss Alps all year round and knows the trails like the back of his hand. 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 and fitness level the tour requires, and the desire to share a great day of mountain biking.
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What kind of riding should I expect?
We like to vary the trails we ride as much as possible: routes are 99 % trails, with scenery that changes as the day goes on. The pace is that of the group and of the tour's rating, with breaks to enjoy the view.
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How do the transfers work?
Depending on the tour, transfers are by private shuttle (the Exo'bus) from the meeting point shown on the date, or by lifts. Practical details (meeting place and time, any lift pass) are sent after registration.
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Do I ride all day with all my gear?
Yes: unlike our shuttle days, a tour is ridden point to point, so you keep your riding gear with you all day (backpack with back protector, repair kit, windbreaker, packed lunch and something to drink). Hence the point of travelling light and taking only what you need.
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What should I plan for lunch?
A packed lunch: depending on the programme, there isn't always somewhere to buy food along the way. Bottles can be refilled regularly, and a few snacks for the day never hurt.
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What happens in bad weather?
The Valais generally offers ideal conditions. If the weather is uncertain, the programme adapts; if the day looks really bad, the tour is postponed, decision taken the day before, at no cost to you.
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No date suits me: can I organise this tour privately?
Yes, at any time of the season. If no date suits you, if you want to ride just with friends, family or your club, we run this tour privately, on the date that suits you. Request your private tour, we'll get back to you quickly with a proposal.
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What insurance should I plan?
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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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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