Swiss Heli-biking Weekend

The ultimate long weekend adventure. We will explore some of the most spectacular riding in the Zermatt valley and around Visp in the Valais region.

On the first two days we’ll make the most of the extensive Swiss lift system and the post buses to maximise the amount of time we spend descending. The last day of the weekend will include a Heli-biking experience with 1 drop made by Air Zermatt. The helicopter drops enable us to get up high quickly and with an added adrenaline rush!

Sample itinerary:

3 days: Day 1 lift and postbus assisted riding around Visp, Day 2 exploring some of the best trails around Moosalp or Bellwald, Day 3 Heli-biking experience in Zermatt, 4 nights accommodation in Visp or the Zermatt valley.

Email us for a quote specific to your group size and needs.

What is included?

The basic package includes three days of guiding with 4 nights half board accommodation (dinner, bed and breakfast), van support for trip logistics and a helicopter uplift. You can choose to remove one day of guiding or add in an extra day.

Depending on your arrival time we might be able to fit in a half day of biking en route to the first night accommodation.

When can I ride the route? 
Choose your own dates. The Swiss lift systems open early and stay open late in the season. The helicopters are always running. However the high ground does need to be free of snow to make the most of the Heli-biking. We can run this trip throughout July, August, September and even into October. We are proposing this trip as a long weekend but we are flexible on start and finish days and if you prefer a mid-week break that is fine with us.

How do I get there?
Take the train all the way, drive or fly to Geneva and we can help you with travel arrangements for getting to the first night hotel.

How hard is it going to be?

The riding will be technical and often above 2000m altitude. You should be an experienced and regular mountain biker.

The maximum altitude is approximately 3,100m so there are no problems with altitude sickness but you may still feel the altitude in your lungs when you pedal.

What is the accommodation like?
Accommodation is in good quality 3* hotels with en-suite rooms. There are hot showers and good and plentiful food every night.

What sort of bike do I need to bring?
A mountain bike! In good working order, recently serviced prior to the trip. Full suspension and disc brakes are highly recommended for this trip to make your life more comfortable. Your bike must be a good quality mountain bike with at least decent front suspension forks, disk brakes and tyres suitable for descending steep rocky terrain. No hybrid bikes as these are not suitable. We ride dual suspension 5 to 6 inch travel “all mountain” and “enduro” style bikes.