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A guide in an orange jacket leading a client along a winding singletrack trail through a lush green alpine meadow above Zermatt in summer

ZERMATT DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING

Ride Zermatt’s Best MTB Trails with Private Local Guides

Spend less time searching for where to go and more time downhill mountain biking the very best of Zermatt's trails. Our local guides help you discover incredible routes safely, efficiently, and stress free.

FULL DAY 

LOW SEASON

CHF 475

HIGH SEASON

CHF 475

09:00 - 15:00

Perfect for

Ride Zermatt’s best MTB trails

Discover hidden local routes

Discover hidden local routes

Time for a mountain lunch

HALF DAY 

LOW SEASON

CHF 275

HIGH SEASON

CHF 275

Flexible

Perfect for

Perfect for trail sessions

Improve confidence quickly

Focus on specific skills

Ideal for shorter rides

ENHANCE YOUR EXPERIENCE

CONCIERGE UPGRADE

Take the guesswork away and include any of the following alongside your guided days.

Lift passes arranged

Ski rental equipment

Private transfers or rail tickets

Restaurant reservations and management

Unique mountain experiences

Three mountain bikers riding a singletrack trail through an alpine meadow directly towards the Matterhorn on a sunny summer day above Zermatt

SIGNATURE GUIDED EXPERIENCES

Designed Around the Best of Zermatt

Beyond the slopes and the trails, there's a whole side of Zermatt worth making room for. Heli-tours over the Matterhorn, a husky ride through fresh snow, an afternoon on the curling rink, the scenic train up to Gornergrat, or a slow spa day once your legs have earned it. We arrange the lot, summer and winter, and fit it around the rest of your week.

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WINTER

A Taste of Italy Adventure

Cross the border into Italy on skis and experience a completely different side of the Alps. Enjoy scenic descents, quieter slopes, and a memorable mountain lunch before returning to Zermatt with your private guide.

✓ Guided ski route into Cervinia
✓ Scenic Italian mountain lunch
✓ Best for confident intermediate to advanced skiers

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WINTER

First Day in Zermatt

The perfect introduction to Zermatt for first time visitors. Learn the mountain, understand the lift system, discover the best ski areas for your ability, and start your holiday with confidence and local insight.

✓ Resort orientation and lift guidance
✓ Terrain matched to your ability
✓ Local tips for dining and key routes

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SUMMER

Alpine E-Bike Explorer

Discover more of the mountains with a guided e-bike adventure through scenic alpine trails, hidden villages, and breathtaking viewpoints, with routes tailored to your pace and ability.

✓ Scenic alpine trails and villages
✓ Routes tailored to your ability
✓ Optional mountain lunch stop

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SUMMER

Five Lakes Signature Hike

Explore one of Zermatt’s most beautiful hiking routes with a private guide, passing crystal clear alpine lakes, iconic Matterhorn viewpoints, and finishing with a memorable mountain lunch.

✓ Matterhorn reflection viewpoints
✓ Private guide and flexible pace
✓ Optional mountain lunch

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Looking for the Complete Experience?

Explore our tailored holidays.

GUEST EXPERIENCES

Trusted By Guests From Around The World

From the USA and Europe to the Middle East and beyond, our guests return year after year for seamless family ski holidays, unforgettable alpine adventures, and fully tailored stays in Zermatt. With local expertise, personal planning, and genuine care throughout every trip.

MEET THE TEAM

Local Experts Who Live The Mountains

Jacob Wells, founder of The Mountain Company, smiling in front of the Matterhorn in Zermatt

Jacob Wells

Co founder

Bio

Mountain Company guide giving a thumbs up in front of the Matterhorn on a sunny day in Zermatt

Matthew Grundy

Co founder

Bio

Mountain Company guide gesturing towards the Matterhorn in branded orange jacket on a bluebird day in Zermatt

Richard McCarroll

Local Guide

Bio

Daniel, ski guide at The Mountain Company, smiling in front of the Matterhorn in Zermatt

Dan O’Dor

Local Guide

Bio

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Why Book a Private Downhill Bike Guide in Zermatt?

More Descents, Less Effort

Lift-assisted riding means you skip the climb and maximise the fun, taking the mountain railways and lifts up and letting gravity take care of the rest. A guide makes the most of every run, planning a route that matches your group, handling the navigation, and taking you straight to the trails that suit your riding.

Riding with a local downhill mountain biking guide means you spend your energy where it counts, on the descents, while we take care of finding the best lines and the flow of the day.

A mountain biker standing on a large rock with their bike silhouetted against the Matterhorn and dramatic summer clouds above Zermatt

When to Ride

Summer in Zermatt

Our guided downhill sessions run through the summer season, from June to the end of September, when the trails are open and in their best condition. It is one of the most exhilarating ways to experience the Zermatt mountains.

What to Expect

Half-Day and Full-Day Sessions

We offer both half-day and full-day guided sessions, around three or five hours, though we stay flexible and adapt to your group and the conditions on the day. Routes range from flowing and approachable to steeper and more technical, so the day is always built around your riding.

A guide in an orange jacket leading a client along a winding singletrack trail through a lush green alpine meadow above Zermatt in summer

What Makes Mountain Biking in Zermatt So Special?

Big Mountain Descents, Iconic Backdrop

Few places offer descending like Zermatt. Lift-accessed trails drop you from high in the mountains back toward the valley through fast, flowing terrain and technical sections, with sweeping Alpine views and the Matterhorn watching over every run.

With a mountain biking guide who knows the trails intimately, you ride with more confidence and get far more out of the mountain, tackling terrain suited to your skill and pushing on when you are ready.

READY TO RIDE?

Book Your Private Downhill Guide

Tell us your level and what you are hoping for, and we will design the perfect lift-assisted downhill day for your group.

Why Book a Private Downhill Bike Guide in Zermatt?

More Descents, Less Effort

Lift-assisted riding means you skip the climb and maximise the fun, taking the mountain railways and lifts up and letting gravity take care of the rest. A guide makes the most of every run, planning a route that matches your group, handling the navigation, and taking you straight to the trails that suit your riding.

Riding with a local downhill mountain biking guide means you spend your energy where it counts, on the descents, while we take care of finding the best lines and the flow of the day.

A mountain biker standing on a large rock with their bike silhouetted against the Matterhorn and dramatic summer clouds above Zermatt

When to Ride

Summer in Zermatt

Our guided downhill sessions run through the summer season, from June to the end of September, when the trails are open and in their best condition. It is one of the most exhilarating ways to experience the Zermatt mountains.

What to Expect

Half-Day and Full-Day Sessions

We offer both half-day and full-day guided sessions, around three or five hours, though we stay flexible and adapt to your group and the conditions on the day. Routes range from flowing and approachable to steeper and more technical, so the day is always built around your riding.

What Makes Mountain Biking in Zermatt So Special?

Big Mountain Descents, Iconic Backdrop

Few places offer descending like Zermatt. Lift-accessed trails drop you from high in the mountains back toward the valley through fast, flowing terrain and technical sections, with sweeping Alpine views and the Matterhorn watching over every run.

With a mountain biking guide who knows the trails intimately, you ride with more confidence and get far more out of the mountain, tackling terrain suited to your skill and pushing on when you are ready.

A guide in an orange jacket leading a client along a winding singletrack trail through a lush green alpine meadow above Zermatt in summer

READY TO RIDE?

Book Your Private Downhill Guide

Tell us your level and what you are hoping for, and we will design the perfect lift-assisted downhill day for your group.

The Matterhorn sits in golden hour as the sun sets and the clouds draw in

WHY THE MOUNTAIN COMPANY

Private Guiding. Personal Service. Unforgettable Mountain Days.

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LOCAL EXPERTS

Our guides live here, work here, and know these mountains like no one else

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SAFETY FIRST

Your Safety is our priority. We are certified

and mountain safety trained.

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TAILORED TO YOU

Every day is designed around your goals, ability, and interests

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MEMORIES THAT LAST

We don't just show you the mountains, we help you create memories to remember

Your Questions, Answered

Do I need experience for downhill biking?

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Start Planning Your Mountain Journey

Tell us what kind of holiday experience you are looking for and we will help design the perfect trip.

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