Biking

About 250 km (188 miles) of trails range from difficult distance rides across the passes to simpler runs closer to town.

Backside. The pros at Backside can help you plan your entire outing, plus rent standard or high-performance bikes, helmets, and shells. Rue de Medran, Verbier, Valais, 1936. 027/7715556; backsideverbier.ch.

Médran Sports. This company sells equipment at competitive rates. 59 rte. de Verbier Station, Verbier, Valais, 1936. 027/7716048; www.medransports.ch.