Mountain Bike Guide in Orsières – Exoride

If you are looking for a mountain bike guide in Orsières, Exoride is a small, rider-run outfit based right in the Pays du Saint-Bernard, a short hop from Verbier, Champex and the Val Ferret. Founder Christian “Chris” Dassi runs guided shuttle days, day tours, multi-day trips and skills coaching across Lower and Upper Valais, with groups kept small so everyone gets proper attention on the trail.

Chris has been on two wheels since 1989 and guiding in Valais since 2010. Exoride’s own website describes him as a “Swiss Cycling certified MTB guide and instructor”, and he still races. Over the years he has coached hundreds of riders, and the site grades every outing for technical and physical difficulty, so you can pick something that genuinely suits your level. Guiding and coaching are offered in French, English and German.

What this mountain bike guide in Orsières offers

• Guided enduro shuttle days – Exo’bus uplifts to the best descents of Upper or Lower Valais, with the guide choosing the trails to match conditions.
• Day tours – for example a full day in the Trient Valley and around Emosson, starting early and back by evening.
• Weekends and weeks – including an e-bike Haute Route from Verbier to Zermatt and an all-inclusive all-mountain week in the Swiss Alps.
• Skills coaching – beginner and intermediate group days (max five riders) in Verbier and Villars, plus private and family lessons and online video coaching.
• Trips abroad – guided riding in Italy, Morocco, Georgia and Iran.
• Extras – e-MTB and MTB rental, protective kit, mechanics workshops and the Exo’base guesthouse in Orsières.

The riding around Orsières

• Verbier Bike Park and the 4 Vallées – lift-served flow and freeride lines plus natural enduro trails above Le Châble and Verbier.
• Pays du Saint-Bernard – Val Ferret, Champex-Lac and La Fouly offer high alpine singletrack with Mont Blanc massif views.
• Trient Valley and Emosson – rugged, scenic terrain near the French border, ideal for a big day out.

When to ride

Exoride’s shuttle season in Valais runs from March to mid-November, depending on snow and weather. Spring and autumn are perfect for the lower valley trails, while July to September opens up the high alpine routes. Skills courses run on set dates through spring and early summer, and private sessions can be arranged on a date that suits you.

Getting to Orsières

Geneva Airport is the nearest major airport, about 1 hour 45 minutes by car via the A9 motorway to Martigny and then the Grand-Saint-Bernard road. By train, travel to Martigny on the main Swiss line and change to the St-Bernard Express, which reaches Orsières in about 25 minutes. Shuttle meeting points are usually Martigny or the day’s riding location, confirmed by email before your ride.

Tips for your ride

• Check the technical and physical grades on each outing and be honest about your level – it makes for a better day for everyone.
• Bring a full-face helmet and knee pads for enduro shuttle days; protection can be rented if you travel light.
• Alpine weather changes fast, so pack a waterproof layer and warm gloves even on sunny mornings.
• Book early for weekends and summer dates, as groups are small and fill quickly.

Book your ride with Exoride

Browse the calendar, choose your shuttle day, tour or course and reserve online on the official website.