CourseGuided gravity · Swiss Cycling certified MTB instructors
MTB, E-Bike and mechanics coaching
The magic of mountain biking in your own hands: make progress in a single day, from your first singletrack to the tightest switchbacks.
- Full day
- 129 CHF 9.30 am to 5 pm
- Instructor
- Swiss Cycling certified, full-time pro
- Groups
- 5 max. one-to-one time for each
- Venues
- Verbier, Villars, Fully bike parks and trails
- Season
- March to Nov. any day in private
- Bikes
- MTB & E-Bike rental available
- Riders taught
- 980+ since 2010
Four ways to improve
Choose your format
From a full day in a group to video feedback from your own sofa.
Riding
Riding day
In the morning, the fundamentals as a group: body position, vision, braking, corners, obstacles. In the afternoon, each rider is taken individually on whatever is holding them back, with video analysis. You leave with your clips.
129 CHF
9.30 am to 5 pm
Mechanics
Mechanics workshop
Half a day at the Exo'base so your bike stops dictating terms: setup, brakes, drivetrain, tubeless, suspension servicing. Two places per session, each on their own bike, hands in the grease from start to finish.
135 CHF
2 places per session
Instructor online
Video coaching
Film the move that keeps beating you, send it over, and get video feedback from the instructor with the corrections to work on. No travel, wherever you ride.
one analysis
1 to 3 clips
Tailor-made
Private coaching
On your own, as a pair or with friends, on the ground you choose and at your own pace. It is also the only format for the advanced level: jumps, drops, nose turns, race preparation.
from 240 CHF
half day or full day
A day of riding coaching
How the day goes
A course is not riding behind an instructor: it is breaking things down, repeating, correcting, and feeling the difference the same day.
Morning · 9.30 am to 12.30 pm
The fundamentals, as a group
Body position and balance, vision and anticipation, braking and grip, berms and switchbacks, steps and roots, technical climbs on an E-Bike. On ground chosen for the group's level, with progressive drills.
Afternoon · 1.30 pm to 5 pm
You, your bike, what holds you back
Each rider is taken individually on what matters most to them, with slow-motion video analysis to see what you cannot feel. You leave with your clips, the corrections to work on and a plan for the weeks ahead.
Two levels in a group, the third in private
Beginner, intermediate, or beyond?
Beginner course
Technical 1 to 2/4 · fitness 2/4
You are new to off-road riding or have been at it for a short while, and you want the right foundations before bad habits settle in. We work on position, braking, first corners and small obstacles, on easy bike park runs and flowing tracks.
Requirements: you can ride a bike, your MTB or E-Bike is in working order, and you want to learn.
Intermediate course
Technical 2 to 3/4 · fitness 2/4
You ride regularly but you have plateaued: tight switchbacks, steps, steep or greasy ground hold you back. We break down what blocks you, correct the technique and put it to the test on red runs and committing singletrack.
Requirements: comfortable on moderate to steep trails with roots and rocks, steps up to 20 cm.
Advanced level
Technical 3/4 and above · private only
Jumps, drops, nose-turn switchbacks, steep exposed ground, race preparation: at this level everyone is blocked by something different, and a group course can no longer follow. So we work in private, alone or with two or three riders of a similar level, on the ground that matches your goal.
Format: half day from 240 CHF or full day from 450 CHF, on the date you choose.
Ask for advanced coachingNot sure about your level? Write to us: we will point you in the right direction in two minutes.
From March to November
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CourseThe course runs as soon as the group is complete. If a ride does not gather enough participants, it is postponed or refunded: you lose nothing.
Instructor online
Pro advice, by video
A move has been beating you for months? You ride far from Valais? You want an opinion without blocking out a day? Send your clip and get the instructor's analysis on video, with the corrections to work on and the drills to get there.
- Film the move or the feature, from the side and head-on if you can: thirty seconds is enough.
- Send your clip and describe how it feels.
- Get commented video feedback within a few days, to keep as a reference.
Your instructor
Thirty years of mountain biking, fifteen spent teaching it
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Teaching and patience Hundreds of riders taught since 2010, from a first singletrack to race level. Everyone moves at their own pace, nobody is pushed.
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Swiss Cycling certified Certified instructor and guide, working at it full time, safety and technique taught together.
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Still racing A former racer who still lines up: two podiums at the 2026 Megavalanche. What he teaches, he rides.
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Video analysis as a tool Every course uses slow-motion video to see what you cannot feel, and you keep your clips as a reference.
Instructor and founder
Christian
On two wheels since 1989, Swiss Cycling certified instructor, he has coached riders of every level. His strength: spotting in thirty seconds what is holding you back, and giving you the drill that fixes it.
Guided gravity
More fun, more safety
There are as many reasons to take a riding course before heading out on the trails as there are to learn to drive before taking the road.
They have been there
Reviews
« The riding course for beginners is great for getting to grips with the technical basics of mountain biking. I recommend it a thousand times over! The Fully Bike Park lets you work on corners, balance, body position, drops and even jumps for the keenest. The course combines theory and practice, in a group but with individual attention. And above all, I am so glad I did this course with Christian: his kindness, his warmth, his expertise and his energy gave me the confidence to try things and to feel at ease! »
« Chris is without a doubt the best coach you can find for any level! After one day in Verbier, I don't think I'll ever ride the same way again. Chris gave me all the theoretical bases, and then throughout the day, before and during the downhill runs, he is constantly correcting your faults and where you can improve! At the end of the day you know exactly what you need to train to get much better technically, and how to do it. »
« Great day! Whether you are a beginner or already at ease on the bike, Chris coaches you with excellent technical advice, patience and good humour. A big new addition at Exoride: e-MTB lessons, advice on how to handle these latest-generation machines and use them to the full on the terrain, downhill as well as uphill. Fun with Exoride! »
Before you book
Frequently asked questions
What level do I need?
Two levels in a group: beginner (technical 1 to 2/4) and intermediate (2 to 3/4). Above 3/4, the work is done in private, alone or with two or three riders of a similar level. If in doubt, write to us: we will point you in the right direction in two minutes.
Can I come on an E-Bike?
Yes, courses mix MTB and E-Bike, and the programme includes technical climbs on an E-Bike. Descending technique is taught the same way on both.
What kit do I need?
A full-suspension MTB or E-Bike in good order (serviced brakes and tyres), a helmet, knee pads, gloves, water and a packed lunch. Bike and protective gear can be rented.
How many of us per course?
Five riders at most on a riding day, two in a mechanics workshop. That is what makes the individual afternoon possible.
What do I leave with?
Your clips from the day, the corrections to work on and a plan for the weeks ahead. Video coaching then lets you have your progress checked from a distance.
What if the weather is bad?
We ride in almost any weather: greasy ground is part of the learning, after all. If conditions become dangerous, we contact you to reschedule.
Can I book a private course?
Yes, alone or as an established group, on the date you choose: half day from 240 CHF, full day from 450 CHF. It is also the format for company outings and for the advanced level.
Payment and cancellation?
Paid online when you sign up, Exo'points earned on every outing, cancellation terms set out in the general conditions.
Guided gravity
Ready to step up?
One day well spent is worth seasons of repeating the same mistakes.
No suitable bike yet?
E-Bike and MTB rental
Serviced full-suspension bikes, protective gear included, picked up at the course venue.
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The gift that makes you better
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Alone, with friends or as a company
Coaching just for you
Half day from 240 CHF, full day from 450 CHF, on the ground and the date you choose. It is also the format for company outings and the only one for the advanced level. Tell us your level and your goal: we come back quickly.
They have been with us from the start
Let's stay in touch
Take 5.- towards your first ride
New course dates before anyone else, and 5.- in Exo'points when you sign up. One newsletter a month.
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