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«Mountain biking gave me my life back»

Experience limits with Patrick Heis

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For Patrick Heis hardly any slope is too steep. The hotelier and chef from Samnaun likes to pedal up mountains with his lightweight bike. "I ride a mountain bike every day. Most of the time it is 1000 meters of altitude difference. That way I can clear my head and be ready for work in the kitchen afterwards."

High alpine and pleasantly cool

Patrick's favourite tour leads to Paliner Kopf, where Switzerland borders on Austria. Along the border ridge the tour 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 and looks into the distance. 
 

Where others take the gondola, he pedals up.

The 43-year-old likes to push himself to his physical limits and always rides from the bottom of the valley up the mountain. "If you want, you can also take the train to Viderjoch," he smiles. "This is free for guests and a super flow trail begins at the top. The descent is 1200 meters high 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 chef in his parents' business. For years he knew nothing but his work until he got health problems. "I had to change something and started biking. So I found my way back to life."
 

Biking makes you happy.

"Biking has made me a happier person and a better host," says Patrick. He likes to accompany his numerous regular guests on a bike tour and take them 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 rounds, long and technically demanding tours, natural single trails and developed flow trails. 
 

Now get on the bike.

  • Samnaun favourite tour by Patrick Heis

    Long tour along the border ridge between Switzerland and Austria. The effort is rewarded with magnificent views and a long descent on trails.

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    Already from the first overnight stay you profit from numerous free services in Samnaun valley. Mountain railways, bike transport, the Alpenquell adventure pool and more.

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