First off: Valposchiavo also has its annual trail-building camp, where volunteers maintain the trails. But this year’s camp already took place in 2026. A few highlights.

The trail camp at the Maighel Pass is dedicated to an absolute classic among alpine mountain bike tours. In Issue No. 103 of Ride describes how it went last year. One thing was already clear back then: snow and rain would sooner or later undo the volunteers’ work. And so the region is hosting the second edition from August 18 to 21.

Some stay at the Maighelshütte on the Graubünden side of the pass, while others stay at the Vermigelhütte on the Uri side. Working in groups, they maintain the trail that crosses the pass. The volunteers earn their room and board through their work on the trail. As an added perk, they receive free admission to the Just Ride Festival in Disentis Sedrun, valued at 90 francs. And don’t forget: thanks to guidance from trail-building pros, participants will also take home a wealth of know-how.

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A Trail-Building Week with a Long Tradition: Adelboden-Lenk

The Work & Bike’n’Hike Week Lenk offers a free week of work in Lenk or Adelboden. Participants spend half the day maintaining one of the trails, and the other half is free time for biking, hiking, or even swimming at the water park. By specifically targeting cyclists and hikers, the Adelboden-Lenk region is also fostering better understanding among users of the alpine trails.

The camp in Adelboden is already fully booked, but there’s still space available at the one in Lenk. There are quite a few repeat participants at the Bernese Oberland trail-building camp, so if you want to join for the first time, don’t wait too long to sign up.
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