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Professional mountain biker riding high-altitude singletrack on the MTB Haute Route traverse with snow-capped Swiss peaks in the background

MTB Haute Route: 5 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Riding Chamonix to Zermatt

The MTB Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt is the ultimate alpine traverse, but it’s unforgiving for the unprepared. From E-MTB battery traps to the wrong tire choice, discover the 5 critical mistakes most riders make—and how the pros at Pure Biking ensure a seamless, world-class experience in the high Alps.

13 hours ago3 min read

Riders enjoying a beautiful Emtb ridge trail on their way to Zermatt

How Fit and Skilled Do I Need to Be for the Haute Route?

The Chamonix-Verbier–Zermatt Haute Route is one of the most scenic ways to cross the Swiss Alps on your mountain bike. It links alpine villages and valleys through high trails, forest paths, and flowing singletrack, all surrounded by glaciers and peaks. Riders often ask: do I need to be super fit or technically advanced to do it? The answer is: not necessarily.

Oct 6, 20252 min read