Summer fairy tales on two wheels

Mountain biking in zermatt

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Summer is for hiking ... No, in summer biking is king! From sunrise to sunset: higher uphill, steeper downhill, faster to the finish, nearer to the Matterhorn – passionate mountain bikers love to push themselves to the limit. The harsh, high-Alpine world around Zermatt seems just made for challenges on two wheels.

The raw facts about Matterhorn summer paradise: more than 100 kilometres of trails at altitudes between 1'400 and 3'100 metres. Easy, intermediate and difficult routes for all skill levels. Twisting single trails, fast-paced freeride tracks, energy-sapping ascents and adrenaline-charged MTB descents.

Hobby cyclists can grab an e-bike. And thrill-seekers looking for a really amazing experience should try helibiking. As you can see, there’s something to make every biker’s heart beat faster in Zermatt.
 

Overview of all downhill trails in Zermatt

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The coolest bike tours in Zermatt

Forest track or single trail? Up- or downhill? Find out which trail has the best flow. There are 13 bike tours where you can let off steam. These three for example ...

  • Sunnegga trail: easy
  • Bike-tour Rothorn -Zermatt: intermediate
  • Bike-tout Schwarzsee -Zermatt: easy
     

Not the right one for you? here's an overview of all the routes...

Traillove festival

The love for trails unites all mountainbikers. If it wasn’t for the love of trails, mountainbikers wouldn’t spend so much time outdoors in shitty weather, endure so many abrasions and rather spend their money on a new helmet than a new tie. We are going to celebrate the love for trails from August 26th to 30th 2020 with the TRAILLOVE Alpine Mountainbike Festival in Zermatt.

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Lift and bike tickets

Uphills not your thing? Or do you want to keep all your strength for the downhill runs? Then use Zermatt Bergbahnen to help you with the ascents. The various railways, cableways and lifts bring guests and bikes comfortably to the start of whatever trail they plan to take.

The Zermatt Bike Pass gets you and your bike unlimited travel to Sunnegga/Rothorn, Gornergrat and Schwarzsee for up to a week.

More information about the Zermatt Bike Pass and single journeys in the Matterhorn summer paradise ...

Biking instruction: bike schools in Zermatt

The two bike schools in Zermatt help bikers put their talents to the test, hone their skills or get their technique up to speed ready for new challenges. Local guides give training to improve technique, insider tips and show you the best trails in the region. The bike schools are there for all cyclists: beginners, professionals, children, men, women, groups or individuals.