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Vouchers «Mountain biking gave me my life back»
Uphill-Biker Patrick Heis
High alpine and pleasantly cool
Patrick's favorite tour leads to the Paliner Kopf, where Switzerland borders Austria. Along the border ridge it continues to the Viderjoch. The tour is particularly impressive early in the morning during sunrise. "I love the high alpine landscape and the mountain freshness up here," he says, gazing into the distance.
Where others take the train, he pedals uphill
The 43-year-old likes to push his physical limits and always rides from the valley floor up the mountain. "If you want, you can also take the cable car up to the Viderjoch," he grins. «This is free for guests and a super flow trail starts at the top. The descent leads over 1200 meters in altitude and was designed by Claudio Caluori.»
Cooking is his second passion
Patrick learned his profession in several top kitchens. At the age of 22 he came back to Samnaun and became head chef in his parents' business. For years, he knew nothing but his work until he started having health problems. «I had to change something and started biking. That's how I found my way back into life.»
Biking makes you content
«Biking has made me a more content person and a better host,» says Patrick. He likes to accompany his many regular guests on a bike tour and take them up to his alpine hut. There they roast sausages on the grill and tell each other stories.
The right thing for all bikers
In Samnaun, Patrick appreciates the beautiful nature and the impressive alpine landscape. "And for biking you will find everything you could wish for: short and easy laps, long and technically demanding tours, natural single trails and developed flow trails.
