Back in September I was invited back to Crans Montana in Switzerland to undertake a very unique ride which for the most part, is not possible for the general public. Crans Montana is known for it’s easily accessible (relatively speaking) high alpine off piste riding opportunities however, there is one cherry that sits high up and largely out of reach for the majority of riders heading to this resort. Glacier du Plaine Morte, sitting at over 3000 meters with the weather station some 500 meters above that. The lack of oxygen and perilous un-groomed terrain mean that beyond a short wander around the gondola stations, to explore this landscape requires a qualified Swiss mountain guide! 

With support from Crans Montana, we have Julian from Bike Valais guide us from the weather station down past the glacier and eventually to the bottom and by the Rhone river some 2500 meters below. 

I was joined by journalist Matt Ray and collectively we made a full report of our day for MBUK which was published in their January issue, out now from most good newsagents or online.

A bucket list trip for me so big thanks to the MBUK editorial team for the trust as we stepped into the unknown and to Crans Montana for supporting the project.