Three countries. One legendary ride. The e-MTB adventure of a lifetime around Mont Blanc.
From July to September
From July to September
(Price based on sharing a room)
(Price based on two sharing a room in 4* hotel + airport transfer)
Circle the Mont Blanc massif on flowing trails that link Italy, France, and Switzerland in one seamless ride. Glaciers, deep valleys, forested climbs, and wide-open passes set the tone. With charming mountain hotels, great food, and full logistics handled, this is the most effortless way to experience big-mountain adventure.
Your journey begins in Aosta, the old Roman town at the heart of the valley, below Mont Blanc. Settle in, meet the crew and get into the rhythm of the days ahead.
Depending on your guide, the briefing and bike set-up happen this evening or tomorrow morning at the hotel.
No riding today. Just the mountains, the crew, and the anticipation of what’s coming.
A short morning transfer takes us from Aosta to Courmayeur, and from there we leave straight by bike into the high alpine, tracing old shepherd trails and military routes toward the French border. The views open up quickly. Mont Blanc stays behind us, majestic and close, as we cross the Col de la Seigne into France’s Savoie.
The terrain mixes long climbs, natural singletrack and sweeping descents through the Vallée des Glaciers, down to the hamlet of Les Chapieux. There the van picks us up for the transfer to Beaufort, our home for the night.
Altitude Gain: 1,130 m
Descent: 1,250 m
Distance: 29 km
In the morning the van takes us back up to Cormet de Roselend and its turquoise lake, where the riding starts. We ride deeper into the wild heart of the French Alps. The trails unfold between alpine passes, glacier views, and long traverses etched into the mountainside. It’s a day of pure immersion: technical in places, but always rewarding.
Depending on the season and availability, we’ll stop in Chamonix, choosing one of our partner hotels based on when the booking was made.
Whether the day ends in silence or in the buzz of a mountain town, one thing is certain: this journey carves its own line, deeper with every kilometer.
Altitude Gain: 1,260 m
Descent: 2,270 m
Distance: 39 km
Riding only: the short valley link from Les Contamines is done by van.
Today we cross into Switzerland, climbing first to the scenic Col de Balme, then rolling over the Col de la Forclaz, where the landscape shifts: sharp alpine edges give way to deep forests, wooden barns, and green valleys scattered with quiet villages.
This is the biggest day on the legs: two cols back to back and 1,500 m of climbing, paid back by a long, flowing descent into the Valais.
Tonight we sleep in Martigny, in the Rhône valley, where the Swiss Valais opens up below the peaks.
Altitude Gain: 1,500 m
Descent: 2,000 m
Distance: 43 km
The van takes us from Martigny up to the Great St Bernard Pass, 2,469 m, on the border between Switzerland and Italy. Monks have kept a hospice up here since 1049, and their rescue dogs gave the St Bernard its name.
From the pass it’s bikes all the way home. A trail drops into Italy through Saint-Rhémy-en-Bosses and Étroubles, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, then follows one of the valley’s centuries-old rus, the irrigation channels carved along the mountainside. Depending on the group, one last climb before the long final descent into Aosta. No van at the end: you roll into town on your own wheels.
It’s a quieter side of the mountain, with far fewer hikers than the classic Mont Blanc trails. Your final night is spent in Aosta, the perfect place to raise a glass, relive the ride and say goodbye to the crew.
Altitude Gain: 900 m
Descent: 2,630 m
Distance: 40 km
After a restful night, you’ll enjoy a relaxed morning before saying goodbye to Aosta. Whether you head home on your own or take advantage of an arranged transfer, it’s a smooth end to your incredible e-MTB adventure.
With Aosta Valley Freeride, everything is taken care of — from route planning to logistics — so you can focus on riding and enjoying the day. Share the trail with like-minded riders, discover new places, and experience the mountains at their best.
Book your adventure now! For any questions, check the FAQ section.
We do, and have been guiding in the Alps since 2008. Our Tour du Mont Blanc is 4 riding days through Italy, France and Switzerland, with our own guide, hotels every night and your luggage moved for you. Small groups of up to 7 riders and a guide, on e-MTBs only.
We ride the best of it. The van links a few stretches (Les Chapieux to Beaufort, up to the Cormet de Roselend, and up to the Great St Bernard), so your riding days are spent on the sections worth riding, not on roads. You still cross all three countries and finish back in Italy on two wheels.
Worth being straight about this one. The point of the week is riding right around Mont Blanc, not collecting the longest possible singletrack descents. Every day has to reach the next stage, so the route mixes alpine singletrack, old shepherd trails and high cols with fireroad where fireroad is the way through. What you take home is the whole way around Mont Blanc, ridden.
It depends what you mean by hard. The biggest day on the legs is Day 4, Chamonix to Martigny: Col de Balme and Col de la Forclaz back to back, 1,500 m of climbing with two days already behind you. The hardest riding of the week is on Day 3, Beaufort to Chamonix, through the high Beaufortain: that is where the trail gets properly technical. The longest descending is on Day 5: 2,630 m down from the Great St Bernard Pass to Aosta.
In the valleys, in 3 to 4-star hotels chosen for comfort and character. No mountain huts. After a full day in the saddle you deserve a real bed, a hot shower, and a proper dinner. Evenings are part of the experience: good food, a glass of local wine, and the kind of conversation that only happens after a day like that.
From July to September
We ask all riders to review the “Technical and Fitness Rating System” to ensure you are confident riding on the level required for the particular rides you are interested in joining!
Please read the following guidelines carefully to ensure the ride of interest matches your technical level and fitness prior to booking your ride.
Novice
You can ride a bike and are happy riding on dirt roads with gentle climbs and descents.
Intermediate
You enjoy riding easy single track that isn’t narrow or technical and you know the basics of body position and how to brake and corner safely. You enjoy riding in the mountains as long as it’s not too exposed or steep. You’d maybe like to learn more to enable you to tackle more technical or narrower trails with roots and rocks.
Intermediate +
You are comfortable riding on narrow single track with some rocks and roots and are able to proactively ride most trails. If the corners are too tight or the trail is too technical you are happy to walk a few meters, but you’d like to work on your skills to help you ride them.
Advanced
You are comfortable riding almost any trail including steep rock sections, tight switch backs, off camber sections, roots, and narrow exposed single track in high mountain terrain. You’ve ridden in the mountains and are not intimidated by sustained, steep descents that include all of these features. You know when it’s better to get off the bike, but don’t have to often.
Pro Bro
You are a professional or sponsored mountain biker, and/or you compete regularly in national or international competitions. You can ride all terrain pro-actively and safely, in any mountain environment or weather conditions.
1
You are happy riding for a few hours and are capable of climbing up to 500 vertical meters over the course of a day.
2
You are happy riding for a several hours and are capable of climbing between 500-800 vertical meters over the course of a day. You could ride like this for 2-3 consecutive days.
3
You are capable of riding for multiple days in a row at a moderate pace for several hours each day. You can handle moderately steep climbs of up to around 1000 vertical meters in a day including some pushing or carrying your bike if required. You have ridden at altitude (2000 slm+) previously, and understand the effect it has on you.
4
You are capable of riding for multiple days for an average of 4-6 hours of pedal time each day. You can climb 1000-1500 vertical meters each day including pushing or carrying your bike over long sections (30-60mins) if required. You have ridden at altitudes of over 2000 slm+ previously and are happy doing so, although you may have to go slower and take more breaks.
5
You are capable of riding for multiple days in a row for an average of 6-8 hours each day. You can handle steep, sustained climbs of over 1,500m each day including pushing or carrying your bike over long sections (60mins+) if required. Altitude is no problem to you and you are used to riding at over 2500 slm+.
