Both Wagrain and Schladming offer both cross-country and downhill mountain biking, and tours can be tailored to suit your ability and what you feel like doing that day. Mountain biking is not just for experienced cyclists - everyone can take part, adults and children alike.

Take the family on a guided tour of the challenging and exciting mountain scenery. Tours are planned and led by qualified guides who know the area.

Instructor:

In both Wagrain and Schladming it is possible to ride Downhill Mountainbike with an instructor. This is booked at the destination and you can get basic instruction in English or German. If you are experienced, you can also get instruction tailored to your level or choose to rent a bike and equipment and then ride down through their Bike Parks on your own.

Lift pass:

In both Wagrain and Schladming, a lift pass is required to take the lift to the top and bring your mountain bike. It attaches to the side of the cabin and you can relax on the way up before pushing your concentration to the limit again on the way down to the valley.

Helmet & protective equipment:

Downhill mountain biking uses a full-face helmet, so you can't use your regular bike helmet. You rent this type of helmet along with all the other protective equipment you need. Here, chain mail and knee and shin pads are part of the safety equipment that many rental shops emphasise.

Bicycle:

You can bring your mountain bike from home if you have one, but these are really nice bikes to rent in Austria and are replaced every summer at most rental centres.

Tips:

Cycling gloves or similar would be a good thing. You can use regular sports shoes for downhill mountain biking, but some experienced riders use special shoes with a click system that locks you into the pedals. In general, we recommend that you dress in loose-fitting clothing and preferably something that you can layer on and off. There's a world of difference between descending the mountain and sitting in the lift on the way up to your next ride.