Mountain biking in Crans-Montana: your base of operations during the Valais World Cup 2025

In September 2025, Crans-Montana will be the centre of the international mountain bike scene. From 10 to 14 September, the cross-country races of the UCI Mountain Bike World Championship Valais 2025 will be held here. And you can be there - as a spectator, as a fan and as a rider. Because Crans-Montana is not only stage for the pros, but also a [...]
Epic rides from Crans-Montana: A Swiss Bike Adventure

We set off early from Andermatt, a mountain village in the heart of Switzerland, bound for Crans Montana. The route takes us through the iconic Furka Tunnel and then past picturesque valleys, deeper and deeper into the mountains. The weather is initially grey, but as we cycle through the tunnel, the sky slowly clears. The rain makes [...]
Cycling Destination Approved: Alaïa Lodge in Crans Montana
In the Cycling Destination Approved category, you will find catering establishments (yes, hotels too 😉 that are labelled 'Cycling Destination Approved' by us. That means they meet a number of standards and are therefore high on our list when booking a cycling holiday or adventure. Also when creating a route [...]
Crans-Montana is a cyclist's paradise
In the beautiful canton of Valais-Wallis, there is so much to choose from when it comes to cycling. How about a beautiful ride from should-have-been World Cup starting town Martigny and then up to Barrage d'Emosson, Grand Saint Bernard or one of those other insane climbs. You can also go from Brig to Moosalp, to the Furkapass, Nufenenpass, Simplonpass and [...]