Our Speciality
We are open to any type of tour you want to do, if you are an allmountain/enduro lover our tours are for you. If you have more crosscountry / trail or bikepark wishes we can also satisfy them
Spectacular Riding! We have searched out our tour routes with one main objective: Is the riding worth the trip? In each case you can be assured the answer is a resounding “Yes!” Each tour is rated to a degree of challenge according to factors including technical challenge, elevation and distance, and we will discuss your experience with you to make sure you are on an appropriate trip for your ability. If you have any questions about your ability, or the difficulty of one of our tours please get in contact with me!
The amazing scenery on the mountains in the area of Arosa and Lenzerheide, allows you to constantly enjoy a wonderful panorama over the valley floor.
In the Laax area, on the other hand, you can admire the typical Alpine panorama, with a lunar landscape left by an old glacier.
Weather: Please make sure to check the weather prior to departure, in the Swiss Alps the weather can change quickly
Prices
1/2 day 1-4 persons 230.-
1/2 day 5-8 persons 280.-
1 day 1-4 persons 440.-
1 day 5-8 persons 490.-
Singletrail-Scale (STS)
The difficulty ratings
This section explains in more detail the individual S grades and the necessary technical skill required. It assumes that conditions are ideal.
S0
S0 describes a single trail without any particular difficulties. They are mostly forest or meadow paths on a natural surface with good grip, or compact gravel. Steps, rocks or roots are not to be expected. The
gradient will be slight to moderate, curves are not tight. Even without any particular MTB technique trails with S0 can be managed.
S1
On a trail marked S1 you will already have to deal with smaller obstacles such as flat roots and small
stones. Very often you'll find that the odd gulley or erosion damage is the reason for the raised difficulty
rating. The surface may not always be firm. The gradient would have a maximum of 40%. Hairpin turns
are not to be expected. On an S1 trail basic MTB technique and constant attention will be required. The
trickier passages call for dosed breaking and body displacement. They should generally be ridden in
standing. Obstacles can be rolled over.
S2
An S2 difficulty rated trails will most likely contain larger roots and stones. The surface is frequently
loose. Steps can be expected. Often there are narrow curves and the gradient can be up to 70% in places.
The obstacles require body displacement to be successfully ridden. Readiness to break at all times and the
ability to shift your centre of gravity are necessary techniques as well as the ability to regulate the attack
of your breaking and permanent body Tension.
S3
Blocked single trails with many larger boulders and / or root passages belong to category S3. There are
often higher steps, hairpin turns and tricky traverses. The chance for some relaxed rolling is seldom.
Often the surface is very slippery and with loose scree. A gradient of over 70% is not unusual. Passages
with an S3 grade don't yet require special downhill technique, but do need very good command of biking
and unbroken concentration. Exacting breaking and a very good sense of balance is required.
S4
S4 describes very steep and blocked single trails with large boulders and / or demanding root passages, as
well as frequently loose scree. Extremely steep slopes, narrow hairpin turns and steps on which the cogs
unavoidably touch are a frequent feature of a category S4 trail. In order to ride a category S4 trail, trail
techniques such as being able to shift the front and back wheels (e.g. in hairpins) are absolutely essential
as well as perfect breaking technique and balance. Only extreme riders and exceptional bikers manage an
S4 trail in the saddle. Even carrying a bike up such passages is often not without its dangers.
S5
The difficulty grade S5 is characterized by a blocked terrain with counter climbs, scree slopes and
erosion, extremely tight curves, multiple obstacles (e.g. fallen trees) occur without a break – frequently in
extreme steepness (cliffs). Very little if any breaking time. Obstacles may at times need to be dealt with in
combination. Only a handful of freaks tackle S5 passages. Some obstacles have to be jumped over.
Hairpins are so tight that shifting the wheels is hardly possible, even carrying the bike would be almost
impossible as you need your hands to hold on or even climb.
(English translation by Katie Sephens))
We are open to any type of tour you want to do, if you are an allmountain/enduro lover our tours are for you. If you have more crosscountry / trail or bikepark wishes we can also satisfy them
Spectacular Riding! We have searched out our tour routes with one main objective: Is the riding worth the trip? In each case you can be assured the answer is a resounding “Yes!” Each tour is rated to a degree of challenge according to factors including technical challenge, elevation and distance, and we will discuss your experience with you to make sure you are on an appropriate trip for your ability. If you have any questions about your ability, or the difficulty of one of our tours please get in contact with me!
The amazing scenery on the mountains in the area of Arosa and Lenzerheide, allows you to constantly enjoy a wonderful panorama over the valley floor.
In the Laax area, on the other hand, you can admire the typical Alpine panorama, with a lunar landscape left by an old glacier.
Weather: Please make sure to check the weather prior to departure, in the Swiss Alps the weather can change quickly
Prices
1/2 day 1-4 persons 230.-
1/2 day 5-8 persons 280.-
1 day 1-4 persons 440.-
1 day 5-8 persons 490.-
Singletrail-Scale (STS)
The difficulty ratings
This section explains in more detail the individual S grades and the necessary technical skill required. It assumes that conditions are ideal.
S0
S0 describes a single trail without any particular difficulties. They are mostly forest or meadow paths on a natural surface with good grip, or compact gravel. Steps, rocks or roots are not to be expected. The
gradient will be slight to moderate, curves are not tight. Even without any particular MTB technique trails with S0 can be managed.
S1
On a trail marked S1 you will already have to deal with smaller obstacles such as flat roots and small
stones. Very often you'll find that the odd gulley or erosion damage is the reason for the raised difficulty
rating. The surface may not always be firm. The gradient would have a maximum of 40%. Hairpin turns
are not to be expected. On an S1 trail basic MTB technique and constant attention will be required. The
trickier passages call for dosed breaking and body displacement. They should generally be ridden in
standing. Obstacles can be rolled over.
S2
An S2 difficulty rated trails will most likely contain larger roots and stones. The surface is frequently
loose. Steps can be expected. Often there are narrow curves and the gradient can be up to 70% in places.
The obstacles require body displacement to be successfully ridden. Readiness to break at all times and the
ability to shift your centre of gravity are necessary techniques as well as the ability to regulate the attack
of your breaking and permanent body Tension.
S3
Blocked single trails with many larger boulders and / or root passages belong to category S3. There are
often higher steps, hairpin turns and tricky traverses. The chance for some relaxed rolling is seldom.
Often the surface is very slippery and with loose scree. A gradient of over 70% is not unusual. Passages
with an S3 grade don't yet require special downhill technique, but do need very good command of biking
and unbroken concentration. Exacting breaking and a very good sense of balance is required.
S4
S4 describes very steep and blocked single trails with large boulders and / or demanding root passages, as
well as frequently loose scree. Extremely steep slopes, narrow hairpin turns and steps on which the cogs
unavoidably touch are a frequent feature of a category S4 trail. In order to ride a category S4 trail, trail
techniques such as being able to shift the front and back wheels (e.g. in hairpins) are absolutely essential
as well as perfect breaking technique and balance. Only extreme riders and exceptional bikers manage an
S4 trail in the saddle. Even carrying a bike up such passages is often not without its dangers.
S5
The difficulty grade S5 is characterized by a blocked terrain with counter climbs, scree slopes and
erosion, extremely tight curves, multiple obstacles (e.g. fallen trees) occur without a break – frequently in
extreme steepness (cliffs). Very little if any breaking time. Obstacles may at times need to be dealt with in
combination. Only a handful of freaks tackle S5 passages. Some obstacles have to be jumped over.
Hairpins are so tight that shifting the wheels is hardly possible, even carrying the bike would be almost
impossible as you need your hands to hold on or even climb.
(English translation by Katie Sephens))