Everything you need to know about Mountain Bike Holidays

A mountain bike holiday is an active form of travel where you explore regions with specially developed trails, tours and bike infrastructure. This includes single trails, bike parks, guided tours and 45 specialised bike hotels with services for bikers.

An MTB holiday is suitable for all levels:

• Beginners (easy forest trails & flow trails)
• Advanced (single trails & altitude metres)
• Professionals (downhill, enduro, bike parks)

Many regions offer different levels of difficulty so that everyone can find the right tour.

The ideal time depends on the region:

• Alps: May to October
• Southern regions (e.g. Lake Garda): March to November
• High alpine trails: July to September

Weather, snow conditions and altitude play a decisive role in planning.

The most important factors are:

• Fitness level & riding technique
• Tour length, altitude metres and difficulty
• Weather conditions
• Region & infrastructure
• Accommodation with bike service

Good planning significantly increases safety and the quality of the experience.

The basic equipment includes:

• Mountain bike (hardtail or fully)
• Helmet & protectors
• Bike clothing & rain protection
• Backpack with tools & food
• GPS or tour app

No - many bike hotels and regions offer:

• Bike hire (incl. E-MTB)
• Test bikes
• Service & workshop

This is ideal for beginners or travelling without transport.

34 Top destinations in the Alpine region are:

• Austria (e.g. Salzburger Land, Tyrol)
• Italy (Dolomites, Lake Garda)
• Slovenia (insider tip for nature trails)

These regions offer perfect infrastructure, signposted tours and bike hotels.

Important criteria:

• Signposted trails & tour network
• Different levels of difficulty
• Bike parks & lifts
• Bike hire & guides
• Good accessibility

Yes - so-called "Easy & Family" regions offer:

• Wide paths & easy trails
• Few metres in altitude
• Good orientation & signposting
• Bike schools

A bike hotel specialises in the needs of mountain bikers and offers:

• Tour tips & GPS tracks
• Bike garage & washing area
• Workshop & repair service
• Guided tours with guides

This specialisation ensures a significantly better holiday experience.

• Local insider knowledge
• Safety through guides
• Save time with planning
• Community with like-minded people

you will find 45 specialised bike hotels in the best bike regions of the Alps:

• Austria

• Italy

• Slovenia

They offer perfectly coordinated services for mountain bikers and e-bikers - from tour advice and GPS tracks to workshops and guided tours with local guides.

• Touring biking (enjoyment & panorama)
• Trail biking (flow & technique)
• Enduro & downhill (adrenalin)
• E-MTB holiday (more range)
• Family bike holidays

Mountain bike holidays can be combined individually - from enjoyment to action.

Yes, they are particularly suitable:

• Regions with easy trails
• Family-friendly bike hotels
• Technique training for children

It is important to adapt the tours to the level of the children.

Yes, many regions and bike hotels offer:

• Guided group tours
• Private guides
• Technique training

This is particularly helpful for beginners and for new regions.

Mountain biking is safe if you:

• assess your level realistically
• choose suitable trails
• Wear protective equipment

Guided tours further increase safety.

• Stay on marked paths
• Show consideration for hikers
• Respect nature and animals
• Avoid rubbish

Sustainable behaviour is central to MTB tourism.