Discover thrilling mountain biking trails easily accessible from Saanen by public transport. From family-friendly routes along the Sarine River to challenging rides in the Vaud Alps, these trails offer diverse experiences for riders of all levels. Explore scenic paths through enchanted forests, cross suspension bridges, and enjoy breathtaking views of iconic peaks like Les Diablerets and the Gastlosen range.
The following mountain biking destinations are sorted by travel time from Saanen, making it easy to plan your next two-wheeled adventure. Check out the map to explore thousands of destinations and activities, reachable from any starting point in Switzerland.
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Starting in cosmopolitan Gstaad, this circular tour links the romantically situated Lauenen with the largely agricultural Turbach valley across the Trütlisberg pass and, in doing so, circles the Giferspitz, the local mountain of Gstaad.
26 km
1000 m
1000 mTour published by:
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A quiet roll-in, from Rougemont pure biking pleasure through meadows, woods and gorges in remote valleys, dominated by the majestic crests of the Vaud Alps. Enchanted glades with peat meadows - if you’re ever going to meet a unicorn, it will be here.
36 km1250 m1200 m
Landscape: Through a Swiss Park
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There is no better way to experience Switzerland’s fascination than by biking through the Alps. Over numerous passes, always through new valleys. A route that is extremely challenging in terms of technique and fitness but also incredibly fascinating.
670 km24300 m24300 mLandscape: With panoramic views,Through a Swiss Park,Over a pass
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| Saanen (09:17) | |
| 30 (4m) | |
| Gstaad (09:21) |
In 1997, the entire mountain biking world talked about Château-d’Oex, where the world championships were held. The region has been quiet since then, but the beautiful routes for anybody are still there.
30 km900 m900 mTour published by:
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| Saanen (08:39) | |
| 30 (5m) | |
| Rougemont (08:44) |
This tour will take you through traditional Alpine farming regions on the periphery of the Bernese cantonal and linguistic border with French-speaking Switzerland. It simultaneously takes in the entire spectrum of sights, ranging from the quaint village of Abländschen.
25 km1000 m1000 mTour published by:
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| Saanen, Bahnhof (08:42) | |
| 185 (11m) | |
| Saanen, Sagibrügg (08:53) |
Steep ascent to the summit of the Col des Mosses, on picture-book meadow trails and mountain paths high above the valley to Leysin, always face to face with the Valais Alps.
39 km1700 m1400 mLandscape: With panoramic views,Through a Swiss Park,Over a pass
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| Saanen (08:39) | |
| 30 (15m) | |
| Château-d'Oex La Palaz (08:54) |
Easy stage from Engstligen into the Simmental. Pleasant climb to the Hahnenmoospass with spectacular views, long racy descent to Zweisimmen: first steep in the valley basin to Lenk, then along the Simme, biking bliss for beginners and families.
31 km760 m1150 mLandscape: With panoramic views
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| Saanen (09:17) | |
| 30 (39m) | |
| Zweisimmen (09:56) |
An ideal starting point for a mountain bike outing, Col des Mosses and its surrounding landscape offer tracks that are accessible to all levels. For well trained legs but also for amateurs, Col des Mosses offers a network of varied MB circuits.
14 km500 m500 mTour published by:
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| Saanen (08:39) | |
| 30 (19m) | |
| Château-d'Oex (08:58) |
| Château-d'Oex, gare (09:05) | |
| 175 (28m) | |
| Les Mosses, L'Arsaz (09:33) |
Varied itinerary in woods, pastures and on winding roads. It is ideal to discover the Les Diablerets land-scapes. At a stop half-way at Lake Retaud, mountain bikers can stretch their legs and admire the majestic Diablerets massif.
17 km720 m720 mTour published by:
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| Saanen, Bahnhof (09:22) | |
| 180 (51m) | |
| Les Diablerets, Les Diablotins (10:13) |
Die «Alpes de la Région du Léman Bike» route is a mountain-bike tour through picture-postcard Switzerland: charming wooden chalets, lush meadows with grazing cows, high mountains, commanding glaciers and crystal-clear lakes alternating with lonely forests.
84 km2700 m3600 mLandscape: Over a pass,With panoramic views
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| Saanen (08:39) | |
| 30 (19m) | |
| Château-d'Oex (08:58) |
| Château-d'Oex, gare (09:05) | |
| 175 (30m) | |
| Les Mosses, village (09:35) |
