Mountain Biking
Trails for All
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Val d'Anniviers features a network of well-marked mountain bike trails, ranging in difficulty from beginner-friendly valley paths to challenging alpine routes. Specific trail information and route suggestions on platforms like Strava and AllTrails. Alternately visit the Tourist Office website for trail maps, lift schedules, and information on current conditions.
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Val d'Anniviers has some excellent flow trails, which are designed for speed and fun with features like berms and rollers; expect a mix of singletrack, including forest trails and high-altitude routes along ridges. There is a dedicated bike park at St Luc, the presence of flow trails and lift-accessed trails provides a similar experience. The area is also part of the Valais Alpine Bike route, offering a longer, multi-day riding experience.
Choose trails that match your skill level. Val d'Anniviers offers options for all abilities. Mountain biking in the Alps can involve varied terrain, so be prepared for climbs, descents, and rocky sections. Val d'Anniviers is known for its beautiful scenery, so take time to appreciate the views while you ride.
Bike Shops
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Anniviers Bike Shop, Sells and repairs bikes. Arnauld Massy, Rte d'Ayer 8, 3961 Vissoie, Switzerland. +41 79 870 39 61, amassy@anniviersbikeshop.ch. anniviersmountainbikeshop.ch
Intersport, Do-Sport, Caroline and Flo offer the most bikes for rental in Val d'Annivier, as well as repairs in the shop they offer repair and recovery if you breakgdown or damage the bike in the mountains. Rte des Amis de la Nature 11, 3961 Grimentz, Switzerland, +41 27 475 17 88, info@do-sports.ch
Chando Sport Freeride Shop, Has four bike to rent. Les Plampras 8, 3961 Chandolin, Switzerland, +41 27 475 17, info@chandosport.ch, www.chandosport.ch
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Olympic Sport in Zinal, Five bicycles to rent. info@olympia-sports.ch, Route des Cinq 4000 12, Zinal, +41 27 475 13 76
Mountain Bike Schools, Guides and Packages
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Adults and Kids Bike School, Group lessons for children, private lessons, e-bike tours and more. Route des Amis de la Nature 18, 3961 Grimentz, +41 27 475 50 60, info@ess-grimentz.ch www.ess-grimentz.ch
Salvatore Montana Guiding Coaching MTB. Salvatore Montana offers mountain bike guiding and coaching services in the Val d'Anniviers region, including custom experiences that combine trails with cultural visits like beer or cheese tasting. He also runs the "Club Anniviers Coffee Ride," a social road cycling club for amateur cyclists. You can contact him at +41 76 374 24 09 or salvatore.montana.pro@gmail.com. Route d'Ayer 8, 3961 Vissoie+41 76 374 24 09, salvatore.montana.pro@gmail.com
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Other Options are Wild Trails Company and Ride the Besso
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Your Challenge?
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Grand Raid BCVS is an annual mountain bike race and popular event, which finishes in Grimentz, Val d'Anniviers. With start points at Verbier (125kms), Nendaz (93 kms), Hemenemce (68 kms) and Evolene (54 kms), you can choose the distance to your endurance, the terrain is challenging. The cousre includes over 5,000 meters of ascent and the iconic climb of the Pas de Lona. In 2025 the Grand Raid served as the venue for the 2025 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships Marathon.
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Rock the Besso is an Enduro mountain bike race at the foot of the Imperial Crown of Zinal, in the Val d'Anniviers.
It is the alpine branch of the JurAlp Enduro Tour with long physical and technical trails, endless hairpins, steep and flow sections, breathtaking sceneries. There is a aprty at the end with DJs and beer. There is a race for under 13s and under 5s.
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Combine Switzerland's excellent public transportation system with mountain biking in Val d’Anniviers
Trains, You'll usually need a separate ticket for your bicycle, which can be purchased at the station or online. Some trains, especially those with limited bike space, may require reservations for your bike, particularly during busy periods. Look for the bicycle symbol on the train carriage to identify where bikes are stored. You are usually responsible for loading and unloading your bike. Some trains may not allow certain types of bikes, like tandems or recumbent bikes. The SBB online timetable allows you to search for connections where bicycle transport is possible. You can also send your bike as luggage through the SBB if you prefer.
Buses. You'll need to purchase a ticket for your bicycle, either a point-to-point ticket, a Bike Day Pass, or an annual pass via PostBus. Bikes are typically stored in a designated area on the bus, often a trailer or a space within the bus itself. This area may have limited space, so it's best to arrive early and be prepared to load your bike. Always check the specific regulations of the Postbus route you are using, as there may be variations depending on the region or specific bus line.
Cable Cars. It is possible to take mountain bikes on the Montage Mécanique in Val d'Anniviers. The Grimentz-Sorebois and Zinal-Sorebois cable cars, which are part of the Montage Mécanique, specifically allow bicycles. The Grimentz-Sorebois cable car operates from July 7 to 21 October (2024), the Zinal-Sorebois cable car operates from 23 June to 21 October. Several mountain lifts in Val d'Anniviers are open during the summer season, providing access to higher altitude trails.
The cable cars are a key part of accessing the trails that have made Val d'Anniviers a popular mountain biking destination, specifically, the cable cars can take you to the 2,825m Corne de Sorebois, a gateway to many descents.
