At the dawn of the millennium, mountain bike tourism in Switzerland was still in its infancy. However, today, tourist regions and mountain railways have long since recognised the potential of the adventurous two-wheeler. They are increasingly transforming Switzerland into a biker's paradise.
Mountain biking is being heavily promoted in the regions of Valais, Fribourg, and Grisons, and it has become the main source of income for mountain railway companies in the summer and autumn.
But what does this mean for holiday properties in Swiss mountain regions?
The lifespan of these holiday properties will be significantly extended. Where previously – for example in Davos – holiday apartments were primarily used in the winter season and largely stood empty in the summer, their use is shifting increasingly into the summer season.
This trend is sustainable, as mountain biking has become a family-friendly popular sport with the widespread mountain bike offerings from cable cars and the advent of light e-bikes.
This offers significant potential for value increase and preservation for prospective buyers. This is particularly true for lower-lying areas, where question marks have arisen due to future uncertainty regarding snow reliability.
Davos Klosters – today a mountain biking mecca
The bike season in Davos Klosters runs from the end of May to mid-October. During this time, the mountain railways of Davos Klosters Mountains are in operation and all transport your bikes and e-bikes.
Switzerland's longest singletrail adventure, a train-assisted tour covering 10,000 metres of descent and a freeride run rivalling those in Canadian Whistler: Davos Klosters ranks among the most attractive mountain biking destinations in the Alps.
And what's special, as is customary throughout Graubünden, is the lived trail tolerance: mountain bikers, hikers, and trail runners share the paths and always show consideration for one another. A well-maintained coexistence.
