Mountain biking holiday - Frequently asked questions
We have tried to set out our website to be as clear and easy to use as possible, however, some people have a number of specific questions that might be of interest to others. Here they all are and hopefully they can help answer your queries.
general questions
- What times of the year are your mountain bike holidays available?
- Are single rooms available?
- Can I bring my family along?
- Do you offer holidays for other than a week? what about long weekends or extra nights and if so how much?
- What is the weather like?
- What can I do if I fancy a couple of days without mountain biking?
- What is there to do in the evenings?
- What flights are available?
- Do you pick up from Munich?
mountain bike questions
Do you offer holidays for other than a week? what about long weekends or extra nights and if so how much?
We prefer people to come for the week, however, we are also flexible to those people who may want to stay for longer or shorter periods, just
drop us an email or contact us and we'll sort through
what options are available. return to top
What times of the year are your mountain bike holidays available?
We run our holidays from early May to the end of October. This is for both your safety and enjoyment. Please note that the lifts are open from 3rd week in May to
the last week in October (subject to change). We ski through out the winter season in the Skiwelt skiing region which is on our doorstep. Therefore we also offer accommodation during the winter period (mid December - end March)
for winter holidays. In fact the demand is so good we've created a whole extra section of our site, especially for the winter holidays we offer. return to top
Are single rooms available?
There are no extra charges for single guests that want to come on holiday with us, however we would ask groups that are coming
together to share rooms wherever possible. return to top
What is the largest group size you can take?
For your safety and enjoyment the maximum group size will be eight people plus the guide. From our experience groups larger
than this simply aren't as much fun. There is too great a risk of various bike failures and stopping and starting, instead
of flowing downhill mountain biking. return to top
Can I bring my family along
No problems, eventhough the guided mountain biking is for adults only. There are many activites that the kids can get involved in.
Take a look at our family page for more details. return to top
What sort of mountain biking do you do?
Up and Downhill are primarily XC mountain bikers. We are just as happy going uphill as well as we are coming down again. We realise
however, that the mountains out here are large and in order to see the greatest amount of the area in a week's holiday, lifts,
cable cars and the funicular are great assets to have up our sleeves! We'll tailor a weeks riding to match (and push a little!) the
group's fitness and skill levels. return to top
What is the weather like?
Tricky one to answer as we are at altitudes between 650m and 1900m and the weather can change extremely quickly here in the mountains. In good weather you'll
need to take enough water as the heat in the middle of the day can really sap your energy, however when it does rain,
it is normally in heavy thunderous showers. It is always advisable to carry a warmer layer of clothing for when you reach
the tops of the mountains. return to top
What can I do if I fancy a couple of days without mountain biking?
You can relax, sightsee or take part in other adventure activities. There is plenty to keep you entertained in Ellmau and the surrounding area.
Kaiserbad has indoor and outdoor swimming pools, saunas, steam rooms, tennis and squash courts. There is canyoning, white water rafting
and paragliding that we can book for you. Kitzbuehel is a beautiful town to wander around and soak in the culture. In Ellmau,
there are weekly concerts and farmers' markets to see. Even if you're not on your bike there is plenty to see and do, both
inside and out. return to top
How good do I have to be?
People will get the most from their holiday if they have a good level of fitness. If this is your first time on a mountain
bike then this holiday really isn't for you. The holiday is aimed at people who mountain bike a couple of times a week at home and enjoy cycling for
the whole day (obviously with breaks and great grub at lunch!). If when you are here you feel that a section of downhill (or uphill) is too
tricky then just get off your bike for a bit, no one is there to judge you. You'll be reminded when you are here, 'that it is
your responsibility to ride within your own skill levels'. Be safe and enjoy cycling within your limits. return to top
If I bring my own bike how good does it need to be?
There is some tough terrain out here and your bike will be put through its paces. We've told people before that if they are thinking
that their bike might not cut it then it probably won't. We hire bikes and bikes can also be hired in Ellmau. Bikes will
need good brakes, sturdy tyres and a solid frame. return to top
What flights are available?
We've created a travelling page to share our recommendations and further links to flight search engines. return to top
Do you pick up from Munich?
We can pick up from Salzburg, Innsbruck or Munich. Please advise at time of booking whether you require pickup so we can confirm availability. return to top
Are you able to transport my bike from the airport?
Not a problem - we have a minibus and trailer that can pickup from the airport. return to top
What if my bike gets damaged?
Unfortunately it is true, bikes will get damaged. The good news is that not only do we have a well equipped bike room at the farm
but also in Ellmau there are two great bike shops with repair centres. return to top
Can we hire bikes?
Yes, we have mountain bikes for hire, also the bike shops in Ellmau, hire trail ready bikes. Drop us a line or email
and we can discuss what you need in more detail. return to top
What is there to do in the evenings?
Ellmau is a buzzing après-ski resort and obviously the same bars and restaurants are running in the summer. Our favourites are Memory Bar and
Pub 66. There are plenty of places to get food in the evenings. Ellmau also has a weekly tourism schedule, which includes bands,
music festivals and farmers' markets.return to top
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