Frischi Bike Days in Graubünden’s beautiful valleys
Three days of unadulterated mountain biking, packed with the best trails the Engadin has to offer – guided by Thomas Frischknecht, Team Manager of SCOTT-SRAM MTB Racing and one of mountain biking’s all-time legends. On the agenda for Friday and Saturday are two longer, 3-5 hour tours, followed by a shorter “goodbye” tour on Sunday to bring the trip to a close.
If the weather allows, we’ll do a spectacular sunset ride evening to catch the Engadin in its best light, followed by dinner in a stunning mountain hut looking down the valley.
The tours require medium to good fitness level and technical skills. Expect to explore some of the best singletrack in the Engadin and encounter amazing views of glaciers. We’ll make use of some shuttles for those who don’t want to ride uphill for too long.
Time off the bike is just as important as the riding itself. Besides the trails, there is a lot to explore on the cultural/culinary side. Try one of the typical regional specialties like Capuns while soaking up the atmosphere on the piazza in the picturesque town of Poschiavo.
Highlights
- Sunset ride
- Pontresina-Poschiavo: from one valley to another
- Flow trails of ENGADIN mountain
- SCOTT-SRAM team mechanic support
OPTIONAL NON-RIDING ACTIVITIES
- Dinner in mountain hut
- Wine tasting in local wine cellar
TRIP SUMMARY
- 3 days / 3 nights
- Pontresina ENGADIN, Switzerland
DATEN
Price per person
Group Size: min. 8 - max. 18 persons
Included Services
- 3 nights in double room
- Breakfast and dinner at Sporthotel Pontresina
- Laundry service
- Wellness: sauna and whirlpool
- Technical bike support
- Access to SCOTT test bikes
Excluded Services
- Lunch
- All transportation aside from shuttles
- Journey to/from Pontresina
- Wellness: treatments
- Bike rental
Additional bookable services
- Single room
Bike rent - models
- Rental not included. SCOTT Spark and Genius test bikes available for testing
Please note that you will be contacting our partner company Globetrotter Travel Service AG when continuing with this booking enquiry.
Program
Whether you take the Rhaetian Railway (RhB) over the UNESCO World Heritage route to the Engadine or reach the valley by car through the countless hairpins of the Julier Pass, the first view of the beautiful upper Engadine valley will take your breath away.
On arrival at the Sporthotel Pontresina, a welcome aperitif will be waiting for you at 18:30, and you’ll quickly realize that our host Alex Pampel not only understands the hospitality business, but is also at home on the Engadine trails. During the apéro, Thomas Frischknecht will give you all the details about the upcoming trail experience in the Engadine to whet your appetite for the days ahead.
Various trails lead to Rome. Just as many trails lead from the Bernina Pass to the southern Val Poschiavo. Uphill to the top of the pass, we’ll ride together as a group up the only single trail. Then the two camps split. For the "rock-garden" lovers, it's over Alp Grüm along the old mule track, descending 1300 meters to Poschiavo. For those who prefer a flow trail, keep to the left of the road leading to the pass.
Finishing on the piazza in Poschiavo, you can enjoy the world's best pizzoccheri and a gelato italiano!
And if you thought that the culinary highlight of the day was the ice cream, prepare your palate for the evening wine tasting in the wine cellar of the Sportshotel Pontresina. As two keen bike and wine aficionados, Frischi and Alex are kindred spirits!
Our first day on the bike. You might expect a ride over the well-known Suvretta Pass behind the Piz Nair. However, we’ll venture off the beaten track and discover the unknown singletrack around the Statzersee. Good technique will be your ally on the roots. Fortunately, Thomas Frischknecht will be on hand to offer advice and technical training, where needed. In the well-known health resort of St. Moritz and its surrounding villages, there’s 5-star gastronomy on offer, but also cozy mountain huts serving up equally excellent cuisine, which we will enjoy at dinner time.
Time to say goodbye to the enchanting upper valley at 1800 meters above sea level. But not before a final farewell to the single trails and some sophisticated technique between the fragrant pines, soaking up the contrast between the rugged mountains and the serene mountain lakes. These beautiful landscapes leave a lasting impression and will leave you energized long after your departure.
Travel
By Plane
Zurich airport. Train to Pontresina train station. Free shuttle from train station to Sporthotel Pontresina.
By Train
Pontresina train station. Free shuttle from train station to Sporthotel Pontresina.
By Car
Easily accessible by car, with parking available at Sporthotel Pontresina.
Accommodation
Sporthotel Pontresina
The Sporthotel has been in existence since 1881. Our name is synonymous with exclusivity – we are the first and only sports hotel in the Engadine. Your hosts are passionate sports enthusiasts and nature lovers – making this family-run Art Nouveau hotel the ideal venue for action seekers, sports enthusiasts and families alike. Modern, spacious rooms, varied cuisine, the perfect infrastructure, our diverse program, and the hotel’s ideal location in a village at the heart of the Upper Engadine make for the best conditions for holidays and sporting leisure activities in one of the most beautiful Alpine regions. A warm welcome to Pontresina.
Guides
Thomas ‘Frischi’ Frischknecht
Three times world champion, three times World Cup champion and Olympic silver medallist. These accolades speak for themselves: Frischi is a legend in biking. After a long and successful career, he now manages the SCOTT-SRAM MTB Team. Besides biking, he enjoys a good glass of wine in great company. Frischi speaks German, English, Italian, French.
Kurt Gross
In his day job, Kurt takes care of the bikes of the pros as mechanic for the SCOTT-SRAM MTB Team. For Frischi Bikes Days he will join as both guide and tech support, with the team Crafter on hand for small repairs, if needed. Kurt speaks German, English, French.
Equipment
SCOTT Spark
The Spark is not only one of the most successful full suspension bikes on the World Cup circuit, it’s also SCOTT’s most popular bike for non-racers. Light, capable, fast – a cross-country dream.
SCOTT Genius
The Genius family of mountain bikes was designed for one thing and one thing only- mastery of the mountains. Climbing, descending, and everything in between, the Genius is always the right tool.
