Fatbiking on Pischa

Cruising through the winter on wide tyres

Tip: Fatbike tour

On Pischa there is a three-kilometre-long fatbike descent.

Snow, sand, debris or mud – nothing holds them back. You’re guaranteed not to topple over on these modified mountain bikes with tyres up to twelve centimetres wide. Originally invented in Alaska, fat bikes are now also used in winter in Davos Klosters – as ‘fun mobiles’ on the Pischa.

Perhaps it’s their over-sized thick tyres, sometimes up to 4.8 inches wide to be precise, that makes fat bikes such attention-grabbers. Or perhaps its the otherwise unusual season for biking. After all, as soon as most people have ‘hibernated’ their bikes for the winter – that’s when the fat bike season starts. And you can see people literally craning their necks to look when you cruise by on a fat bike. Riding enjoyment takes over once you’ve got used to their monstrous appearance. So much so that you’ll find yourself inwardly wishing that the snow would remain lying. Yes, you’ve read it correctly. These bikes ride especially easily on up to 30 centimetres of snow.

An on-trend sport with an underestimated coolness factor

Many people are comparing this new on-trend sport to the early days of snowboarding. Who’s forgotten the days when many people thought the boards were more impractical than skis. They totally underestimated the ‘coolness’ factor. And it’s the same with fat bikes. And there's more: Alongside a traditional mountain bike, it’s like comparing a monster truck with a Fiat Panda: not as agile, but in contrast ten times more laid-back and significantly wider. These bikes originally came from Alaska. Today you’re guaranteed to find at least one model in every bike shop. And not just because it looks decorative – because it’s great fun too.

3 tips
for your first fat bike outing

one

Grip guaranteed

The rear wheel seldom loses grip on the ground when you’re climbing – even on snow. Slipping wheels can be quickly corrected downhill. The wide tyres are simply not a great help on ice.

two

Foresight is everything

While you’re riding, always look far ahead. That way you’ll always see the obstacles in plenty of time.

three

Do it like John Wayne

In tricky situations it’s essential that you get your upper body down, elbows out and legs wide in true John Wayne style. And don’t brake too hard on the front wheel, otherwise you’ll end up flying over the handlebars. That's all there is to it. So with these tips in mind – ride on!

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Fatbiking on Pischa

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Fatbike bike hire

Don’t have your own fat bike? Hire one at the Pischa valley station:
- Two-hour hire: CHF 45
- Fatbike hire for the whole day: CHF 70

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Guided e-fatbike taster tour

The Bike Academy Davos offers an e-fatbike taster tour as part of our winter guest programme.

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Fatbike tours on the Pischa

On Pischa there is a three-kilometre-long fatbike descent with a wonderful view of the Flüela valley. It leads from Pischa directly to the Mäderbeiz and Dörfji. And best of all: the mountain railway transports you comfortably up to the starting point. This is unique in Switzerland.