The price includes all the participant's costs during the camp: transport during the camp, food, accommodation and the group's equipment (tents and everything the activities need). All the material is included for every participant, Swiss resident or international: the bike, the bike bags and a helmet. Your own bike is recommended if your child has one they know, in their size and well fitted. The form you fill in after booking asks whether they plan to bring it; answering is optional. Airport shuttle: transport from and to Geneva Airport is included for international participants. Not included: transport to the meeting point for Swiss participants, and personal equipment: sleeping bag (contact us if you need one), clothing and other personal expenses.

Fitness & experience level

A full mountain-bike camp. Minimum bike level: very good. Riders must be at ease on singletrack and on long technical descents; lifts and passes do most of the climbing. It is the responsibility of legal guardians to honestly assess whether the participant has the required level before registering.

Everything to bring is on our material list.

Meeting point & travel

Swiss participants meet at Lausanne station, international participants at Geneva Airport. Transport is organised from both to Les Diablerets, where the camp starts, and back at the end of the week.

This camp is new and its routes are being finalised: every week is open for the waiting list only. Join the waiting list for the weeks you want, with nothing to pay, and we will write to you first when places open.

This program is designed to foster the development of technical and soft skills through a series of activities, workshops, and hands-on leadership opportunities. We believe in bringing together an international community, which is why the languages spoken at the camp are French and English, which is what we have seen from our past experience and the huge benefit of mixing Francophones and Anglophones and learning from both groups.

Does the programme of activities change week by week?

Yes. Most of our participants stay for two weeks or more, so the activities change every week: a child who stays several weeks does something new each week rather than the same programme again. The day-by-day programme on this page shows one typical week.

Do you have any other questions?

We believe in human-to-human interaction: write to us via our contact methods and schedule a call or meeting with one of our employees. We will be happy to answer any doubts or questions you may have.

Swiss Alps | Valais

MTB Paradise Camp – Valais

A full mountain-bike week on the trails of Valais

Ages 13–17
7 days
Comfort: Rustic
Difficulty 5/5
Bike level: Very good
July to August 2027 · 8 start dates

Activities Mountain biking

From CHF 1'270 / week · Swiss resident

From CHF 1'680 / week · International participant

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01 / 08 · About the trip

Watch before you book

A full mountain-bike week on the trails of Valais

MTB Paradise is a camp for riders who want mountain biking and nothing else: a week on the trails of Valais, between the Vaud Alps and the Rhône valley, using lifts and passes to reach the top and spending the days on singletrack and long descents, with skills sessions along the way.

It is new, and its routes are being finalised. Every week is open for the waiting list only: join it, with nothing to pay, and we will write to you first when places open. A very good bike level is needed; the bike, its bags and the group's equipment are included.

02 / 08 · Day by day

Day by day

The weekly programme.

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Day 1

Arrival and skills session

Swiss participants meet at Lausanne station and international participants at Geneva Airport. Bikes are fitted, then a first session on braking, body position and riding steep ground.

Mountain biking

Bike Travel Camp rider passing an alpine lake on a mountain pass in Switzerland

Day 2

Over the Sanetsch into Valais

From Les Diablerets to Gsteig and the cable car up to the Col du Sanetsch, a swim in the lake, then the first descents into Valais.

Mountain biking Water sports

Day 3

The trails of Valais (days 3 to 6)

Four days of singletrack between Gryon and Sion, using lifts and passes to climb and keeping the energy for the descents. The exact routes are being finalised and will be published here.

Mountain biking

Day 4

Departure

Bikes cleaned and handed back, a last breakfast together, then transport to Lausanne station and Geneva Airport.

02 / 08 · Watch the trip

Watch the trip

A few minutes of what a week actually looks like.

03 / 08 · Trip in depth details

Trip in depth details

More details

What's included
- The price includes all the participant's costs during the camp: transport during the camp, food, accommodation and the group's equipment (tents and everything the activities need).
- All the material is included for every participant, Swiss resident or international: the bike, the bike bags and a helmet.
- Your own bike is recommended if your child has one they know, in their size and well fitted. The form you fill in after booking asks whether they plan to bring it; answering is optional.
- Airport shuttle: transport from and to Geneva Airport is included for international participants.
Not included: transport to the meeting point for Swiss participants, and personal equipment: sleeping bag (contact us if you need one), clothing and other personal expenses.
Fitness & experience level

A full mountain-bike camp. Minimum bike level: very good. Riders must be at ease on singletrack and on long technical descents; lifts and passes do most of the climbing.
It is the responsibility of legal guardians to honestly assess whether the participant has the required level before registering.
Packing list

Everything to bring is on our material list.
Meeting point & travel

Swiss participants meet at Lausanne station, international participants at Geneva Airport. Transport is organised from both to Les Diablerets, where the camp starts, and back at the end of the week.
Dates

This camp is new and its routes are being finalised: every week is open for the waiting list only. Join the waiting list for the weeks you want, with nothing to pay, and we will write to you first when places open.
Languages

This program is designed to foster the development of technical and soft skills through a series of activities, workshops, and hands-on leadership opportunities. We believe in bringing together an international community, which is why the languages spoken at the camp are French and English, which is what we have seen from our past experience and the huge benefit of mixing Francophones and Anglophones and learning from both groups.
Does the programme of activities change week by week?

Yes. Most of our participants stay for two weeks or more, so the activities change every week: a child who stays several weeks does something new each week rather than the same programme again. The day-by-day programme on this page shows one typical week.
Do you have any other questions?

We believe in human-to-human interaction: write to us via our contact methods and schedule a call or meeting with one of our employees.
We will be happy to answer any doubts or questions you may have.

04 / 08 · Where we stay

Where we stay

This is a travel camp: the group sleeps in tents and the camp moves with the routes through Valais. The stops will be published here with the routes.

Learn about the club

0% wifi · 100% funPhones go in the box on Sunday and come out on Saturday. Parents get the news from us, every evening.

Boy on his mountain bike in a flower meadow below the Diablerets massif

Bike Travel Camp group posing with their bikes beside a mountain lake

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05 / 08 · Safety & philosophy

How we do it

At Young Explorers Club, safety comes first in everything we do outdoors. We keep strict measures in place so that every child, whatever their age, feels safe throughout their stay:

SafetyOur leaders and instructors are trained and experienced in the outdoors
SafetySomeone responsible for first aid and crisis management is always present
SafetyA participant to staff ratio of 5:1
PhilosophySmall groups One leader for every five children, so every child is known by name.
PhilosophyChildren choose Every day offers real options, and nobody is pushed into what they are not ready for.
PhilosophyOutside, all day Phones stay away for the week: the mountain is more interesting.
PhilosophyMany languages, one table Children from different countries share the same games, meals and campfire.
PhilosophyLeaders, not babysitters Chosen for how they are with children as much as for what they can climb.

06 / 08 · A program rich in learning

A program rich in learning

Building confidence and skills:

Our camp is not limited to physical activities; It’s a platform for personal growth. Campers learn how to overcome challenges, build confidence, and develop leadership skills.

A safe and supportive environment:

Safety is our priority. All activities are supervised by experienced instructors and we ensure that every camper feels supported and encouraged throughout their journey.

Our Philosophy

06 / 08 · Bilingual and International: English and French

Bilingual and International: English and French

The Young Explorers Club summer camp welcomes international and Swiss participants in a bilingual, multicultural environment. Our activities take place mainly in English, but French is also integrated, enabling all children to feel included.

Our team speaks multiple languages (English, French, German and others), creating a supportive environment, whether your child is fluent in English or is just starting to learn it.

our club, the history

07 / 08 · What families say

What families say

Google reviews

4.4

76 reviews on Google

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Chirine1 year ago

Amazing Summer Experience!
My daughter (17 years old) had an unforgettable two weeks with Young Explorers Club — biking through the Alps and camping at Budoken. two weeks of pure adventure, growth, and joy! The Bike Through the Alps week was breathtaking. She came back stronger, more confident, and full of stories about stunning trails, supportive guides, and the thrill of conquering new terrain. It was the perfect blend of challenge and fun.
Ana Paula Gutierrez1 year ago

This is the best camp in Switzerland!! Real adventure and amazing places for the kids to explore!
Carla Capaul1 year ago

vielen Dank, dass Sie dieses Sommercamp ermöglichen! Unsere Kinder sind voller neuer Eindrücke und Begeisterung nach Hause gekommen – gestärkt, gewachsen und mit vielen schönen Erinnerungen, die sie noch lange begleiten werden.

Ein ganz besonderes Dankeschön gilt Dominique, die unsere Kinder liebevoll getröstet hat, wenn es einmal schwierig war, und uns stets informiert hat, wenn etwas gewesen ist. Das hat uns sehr viel Sicherheit gegeben und war für die Kinder ein großer Halt.
inge iza1 year ago

My sons had the BEST time of their lives at Ylung Explorer Camp!
From the moment they arrived, it was non-stop adventure. They made tons of new friends, gained confidence, and genuinely didn’t want to leave they were begging to stay longer! As a parent, it was amazing to see them so energized, happy, and challenged in all the right ways. The staff were fantastic, super friendly, and clearly passionate about giving kids a summer they’ll never forget.
If you’re even thinking about sending your kids here DO IT. Worth every penny. We’re already signing up for next summer!