TripGuided gravity · Camp'n'Ride
Your van, our trails
A moving mountain bike trip where you sleep in your own bed: bring your camper or your van, we handle the pitches, the routes and the shuttles. One region, no suitcase.
- Format
- 6 days Moving camp, one region
- Your accommodation
- Your van Camper, van or caravan
- Pitches
- Included Booked ahead for the group
- Bike
- E-Bike Full suspension, rental available
- Group
- 5 riders Departure guaranteed from 3 riding participants
- Price
- 990 CHF per riding participant · pitches included
The idea
A guided trip without packing a bag
The camper has been our working tool for fifteen years: it is how we go out and scout the routes. Camp'n'Ride gives you that same freedom, with the guiding and the logistics on top.
You sleep in your own bed
Your bed, your kitchen, your things where you left them, and no bag to unpack every evening. In the morning the bike is already there, and so is the coffee.
A new valley every day
Base camp follows the group: we ride one region, we sleep at the foot of tomorrow's trails, and we never ride the same road twice.
The family can come along
The pitches are chosen for that: villages, beaches, markets. Those who do not ride have plenty to do, and everyone meets up again in the evening.
A typical day
How it goes
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8:00
Coffee at camp
Everyone wakes up at home. We meet outside, talk about the day and the weather, and get the bikes ready.
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9:30
Off we go
Straight from camp whenever possible, otherwise a short shuttle transfer. On an E-Bike the motor swallows the link-ups and saves the battery for the trails.
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12:30
Break
A picnic high up or a stop in a village, depending on the route and what the group feels like.
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16:30
Back to camp
Often on a new pitch, a few kilometres away. The vans move, the group comes back together.
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19:00
The evening
Drinks between the vans, dinner in your own van or all together at the local restaurant. Tomorrow gets decided right there, map on the table.
No nasty surprises
What is included, and what is not
Included in the price
- Guiding by a Swiss Cycling certified guide, every day
- The campsite pitches, booked ahead for the group
- Shuttles and transfers during the trip
- The routes, scouted and adapted to the group and the weather
- Mechanical support on the road
- The photos from the trip
On you
- Your van, camper or caravan, and the fuel
- Your meals: morning and evening in your van, lunch between picnic and restaurant
- Campsite extras: electricity, water, tourist tax
- Your E-Bike, unless you rent it from us
- Your accident, liability and rescue insurance
No van?
Write to us
The format assumes you sleep in your own vehicle, but that need not be the end of it: write to us before booking and we will look together at what is possible on the rental side.
2 departures planned
Upcoming Camp'n'Rides
Trip
TripDeparture is guaranteed as soon as the group is complete. If a ride does not gather enough participants, it is postponed or refunded: you lose nothing. The price is per riding participant: those who come along without riding share your van and pay us no supplement.
Where we ride
Regions made for the van
A Camp'n'Ride needs two things: dense trails and well-placed pitches. These are the ones that tick both boxes.
Open departure
Tuscany and Elba
The marble quarries of Carrara, the hills, singletrack above the sea and the red lakes of Elba. Sunshine in spring as much as in autumn.
March 2027
990 CHF
On request
Aosta Valley
An hour from Orsières, ridges above 2,500 m and side valleys that are still quiet. Mid-June to late October.
Private trips
On request
Valais
Our own playground: three zones, well-placed pitches and the densest trail network in Switzerland. March to mid-November.
Private trips
Another region in mind? Describe your plan and we will see what is possible.
In pictures
Camp life
Guided gravity
The camp moves, the group stays
One week, one region, and every evening a new place to put your feet on the ground.
Before you book
Frequently asked questions
What kind of vehicle do I need?
A camper, a converted van or a caravan, as long as you sleep in it. No size limit: the pitches we book take the usual formats. Tell us yours when you register.
I do not have a van. Can I still come?
The format assumes you sleep in your own vehicle. If you do not have one, write to us before booking: depending on the dates, we will look together at what is possible on the rental side.
Do I need an E-Bike?
Camp'n'Rides are built around the E-Bike: the motor swallows the link-ups between camps and saves your energy for the trails. Full suspension, 140 to 180 mm. Rental available from us.
What level do I need?
The level is stated on every date, technical and physical: from flowing singletrack to committed riding, over five to six hours on the bike a day. If in doubt, write to us before booking.
How do meals work?
Morning and evening, everyone in their own van, with what they brought or what we picked up at the market. At midday we alternate between picnics and restaurants, depending on the route. Nothing is imposed.
Who books the pitches?
We do, in advance, for the whole group: they are included in the price. The campsite extras (electricity, water and tourist tax) you settle on site.
Can I bring my family or my dog?
Yes to both. The price is per riding participant: those who come along without riding pay us no supplement, they simply share your van. The pitches are chosen so they have things to do, and the dog stays with you at camp while you ride.
What if it rains all week?
The programme adapts: we change side of the valley, shorten a day, shift another. That is the advantage of moving camp and of a guide who decides on the spot.
When do I pay?
At registration, as for our other trips: a deposit online, the balance before departure. The exact percentage is shown on the date you choose.
Can I book a private Camp'n'Ride?
Yes, on the date and in the region of your choice among those we cover. It suits a group of friends or a club well: describe your plan and we come back with a programme and a quote.
Guided gravity
Is your van ready?
Next departure: Tuscany | Camp'n'Ride, mon 8 – sat 13 mar 2027, at 990 CHF per riding participant.
A question about your vehicle or your level? Write to us
No van, but the urge
Two other ways to go
Hotel, lodge or guesthouse
Our other trips
The same moving trip and the same guides, without the vehicle: Switzerland, Italy, Georgia or Morocco.
See the tripsGear
E-Bike rental
Serviced full-suspension bikes and protection, picked up at the start of the trip.
See rentalWith friends, a club, the family
Your private Camp'n'Ride
From 3 riding participants, on the date and in the region of your choice. Describe your plan: level, dates, number of vans, riders and non-riders. We come back with a programme and a quote.
Let's stay in touch
Take 5.- off your first ride
New dates before everyone else, Camp'n'Ride included, and Exo'points when you subscribe. One letter a month.
They have been with us from the start
The levels, made clear
First tracks
Wide paths, rolling doubletrack, the odd loose rock. MTB without traps, to build pleasure and confidence.
You'll relate if
- comfortable on gravel and forest roads
- the word singletrack intrigues you more than it speaks to you
- you are discovering braking on loose ground
Singletrack bliss
Narrow but flowing trails: moderate roots and rocks, wide switchbacks, a few spots where you pick your line.
You'll relate if
- you ride singletrack regularly and enjoy it
- tight switchbacks still make you dab a foot sometimes
- you brake hard without locking up in the rocks
Technical ground
Rock gardens, steps, tight switchbacks, off-camber: the terrain demands clean lines and active riding.
You'll relate if
- tight switchbacks without dabbing, almost
- 30-40 cm steps do not stop you
- you read the trail several metres ahead
Committed
High mountain, exposed sections, big steps: places where mistakes cost, precise riding is mandatory.
You'll relate if
- you ride what many carry
- exposure does not cloud your judgement
- you stay in control on the steep even when tired
Easy
Short outing, minimal climbing: shuttles or lifts do the work, frequent breaks.
You'll relate if
- 2-3 h out
- under 300 m of climbing
- no training required
On an e-bike, one physical grade lower is often enough: ask us.
Active
Half to full mellow day: we pedal, but the pace leaves time for the view.
You'll relate if
- 3-5 h out
- 300-700 m of climbing
- occasional exercise is enough
On an e-bike, one physical grade lower is often enough: ask us.
Sporty
A proper MTB day: hours in the saddle, real climbing, punchy sections. You need juice, not a palmares.
You'll relate if
- full day, 5-7 h including breaks
- 800-1'200 m of climbing
- regular sport, endurance follows
On an e-bike, one physical grade lower is often enough: ask us.
Enduring
Big days or back-to-backs: climbing stacks up and the pace stays high.
You'll relate if
- 1'500 m+ of climbing, or several days in a row
- regular training
- fast recovery is part of the game
On an e-bike, one physical grade lower is often enough: ask us.
Between two grades? Halves (2.5) exist: aim higher if you are fit, lower if you are coming back.
Not sure? Write to usWe will advise you honestly, even if it means suggesting mellower.See the full page