Info & FAQ

Please read this information carefully. If you still have questions, please send us an email

• What's a typical day like?
  Breakfast is in the hotel between 8-9:45 AM and we're on the lift by 10:00 AM for our morning session of skills development and riding. Group lunch from 12 -1 PM at an epic mountain hut, then we continue riding until the lifts close at 5 PM. From 5-7 PM there will be different scheduled activities depending on the day: bike tuning session, bike fit session, chill time, movie night, or head to the pool for a dip. Then at 7 PM we'll head out to one of the many local restaurants for dinner.
• What ability levels can come on the camp?
  BMC are designed for strong intermediate to advanced level rider. A strong intermediate is someone who has been riding for at least a year and is keen to challenge themselves and improve. Our coaches are patient, knowledgeable and will satisfy all riders.
• What kind of bike should I bring? Can I rent a bike?
  We'll be going downhill most of the time so a downhill bike, or a dual-suspension all-mountain bike is perfect. The local bike shop rents bikes. Email us if you are interested in renting a bike for the camp.
• How are groups chosen each day and what is the camper to coach ratio?
  Groups are chosen each day based on rider ability or if you are friends you can all be in the same group. Coaches ride with no more than six campers at a time.
• What's the accommodation like and the food?
  We'll be staying at the three-star Hotel Rotonde (http://www.hotelrotonde.com) that is located in the heart of Verbier and 100 meters from the main gondola. Right below us is the best bike shop in town. The food in Switzerland healthy and generally consists of cheese, meat, vegetables, potatoes, pastas, pizzas and more!
• Can I rent a phone from BMC and have a local Swiss number?
  Yes, we'll have a limited amount of phones available with a set amount of time pre-purchased on them. It's easy to buy more time at the local post office.
• Will I receive more info on the Camp when I sign up?
  Yes, we'll send you a detailed BMC Backgrounder that includes everything from currency details, electrical outlet info, languages, packing your bike, what to bring - and much more.
• How do I fly with my bike?
  The easiest way to pack your bike is to bring it to your local bike shop and they'll pack it in one of the cardboard boxes. If you want to do it on your own, ask your local shop for the box and packing tips are included in our BMC Backgrounder package that you get when you sign up.
• What do I need to know about travelling to Geneva?
  BMC include pick-up and drop off at Geneva Airport (GVA) or at our hotel for those who arrive early. On Day 1 of camp, we will be picking up campers at 9am at the hotel, and between 10am-12 noon at the airport. On the final day we'll drop off of all campers at GVA at 11am. For those driving to Verbier, we'll meet at the Hotel Rotonde at 2 PM.

Our priority is your child's safety and well-being; from the moment that we meet them at the Geneva Airport until they get on their flight home. Our coaches and counselors stay in the same hotel with the campers to ensure that rules are followed and respected. The only time that campers are on their own is in the evenings however typically everyone goes out to dinner together so no one is ever on their own. The village of Verbier is very safe and really there’s little trouble that anyone could get into. We enforce a strict no drugs or alcohol policy, any camper caught with drugs or alcohol will be sent home immediately. Curfew is 10pm and lights out at 11pm.