Mountain biking in the high mountains is simply magnificent. In the Swiss Engadine, the possibilities are endless. In this Collection, I reveal a multi-day mountain bike route that leads through the Lower Engadine – Engiadina Bassa in Romansh – which is challenging yet not too technical and has an optional loop on alpine single trails.

Over the three days between the villages of Susch and Martina, you can expect endless views and challenging climbs that earn you lengthy descents. Take a break on rustic alpine pastures with some homemade cheese or admire sgraffito art etched on the Engadin houses in the pretty villages.

The daily stages will challenge your legs with considerable elevation gain. Apart from a few tarmac roads, the route consists mainly of gravel paths. This means that the majority of the route is easy to ride and does not require advanced riding technique. The first stage includes an optional loop taking in some exhilarating alpine single trails. You’ll need to be a confident rider to take on this S2 terrain.

The route is passable in the warm months when there’s no snow on the paths. The highest point is on the singletrail loop above Ftan at almost 2,500 metres (8,200 ft). But even if you skip this, the main route gets to almost the same altitude. You can reach the starting point in Susch by train. From your destination, take a bus to the nearest railway station. Most Postbuses that depart from Martina in summer have a bike rack. Your bike needs its own ticket on these routes.

This route through the Engadin gives you three wonderful days in an impressive mountain landscape that will get your legs and heart pumping.