Alps Crossing

MTB tours across the Alps are subject to very steep ascents, meaning that you are not allowed to bring too much weight with you. Therefore, all you need shall be placed in your backpack which should not be too heavy neither. You need to be well fit, trained and mentally prepared that climbing steep mountain paths does also mean that you will most probably need to push or even carry your bike on your shoulders for quite some distance. Your bike shall not be too sophisticated, if you brake something up there, it can be hard to be fixed, even when you reach a small village. Remember to plan your tour well in advance, checking the maps, the Internet for other bikers who have ridden the same path, asking around for advices. Do not underestimate the quick weather change at high altitudes, you might get stuck for long time and up there the temperature can be damn cold also in the middle of the summer.

A part from all these recommendations, crossing the Alps with your MTB is a great experience that you won't forget.