Preparing for mountain bike outings

In Valais, mountain bike trails will lead you into the heart of nature, into wild and unspoilt countryside, a good distance away from towns and villages.

For your safety, make sure you bring everything you need so that you are prepared for the unexpected and can enjoy your adventure to the fullest. With our selection of equipment to guarantee a successful outing, nothing will stand in your way of enjoying the great outdoors. And to ensure peaceful co-existence, please don't forget to show respect for other trail users.

Equipment

Safety and respect

Embarking on one of Valais’s numerous routes for a mountain bike tour is an incomparable experience. It is important that you comply with certain rules of good conduct for your own safety, as well as to preserve the surrounding nature and ensure harmony with other users. Respectful behaviour towards all trail users allows everyone to enjoy their hobby under the best possible conditions. Don't hesitate to slow down, warn and greet other users, who are also enjoying the enchanting Valais countryside. The mountains are a pleasure meant for sharing.

Bus and train lines

To get around the canton's valleys with your mountain bike, there’s nothing easier than using the bus and train lines, which offer transport services for bikes of all kinds. During the summer months, from mid-May to mid-October, more than 40 bus routes can be used with a mountain bike, while the buses are equipped with bike racks or trailers for transporting two-wheelers. Special bike racks are also available on trains running throughout the Valais. As bicycle transport capacity is limited, we recommend reserving your place on the SBB mobile app or cff.ch.