MTB Trails Switzerland - Flims Laax (Vorab Trail)

[@vinceslas]

When the video started I knew this phone was doomed. I wish a Quick recovery to Steve, I broke wrists three times and its a pain in the a** not to be able to use your hands properly during the length of a summer.

[@TrailTrackerSwitzerland]

I can’t remember the last time I went OTB like that. Typical that it happens on the first ride ever that I have something mounted to the bars!

[@white_shadow_123]

Man, this is quality content. I hope many more people get to see this. Keep up the great work!

[@TrailTrackerSwitzerland]

Thank you. I hope so too!!!

[@RickyDownhillRDH]

Wow, that's an EPIC ride. Must go on my bucket list!!

[@TrailTrackerSwitzerland]

It is definitely one of the best.

[@RickyDownhillRDH]

@@TrailTrackerSwitzerland Some of it sort of reminds me of Top of the World trail in Whistler.

[@ultimateberzerk4603]

Nice! Need to check it out! I rode the trail nr 436 from Bernina to Poschiavo yesterday. It was absolutely mind blowing, you would love it too

[@TrailTrackerSwitzerland]

Very cool!

[@MTB_Derbyshire]

Well obviously quick mend to your mate. Mega looking trails, great riding. Made me laugh with the Komoot. I did a ride recently up near Matlock using it and the sound of "make a u-turn" started ringing in my ears.....normally it's spot on! You did remind me why I keep my phone in my bag though 😱😂 Subbed 👍

[@TrailTrackerSwitzerland]

Thanks man. Thankfully the phone was old and the screen wasn’t working properly anyway, So I wasn’t massively gutted about breaking it. The replacement will definitely not be attached to the bars. The phone does still live though. All the way home in the car, it kept telling me how far away from the trail I was. “The route is 45km to the left”!!

[@TProStudioCreate]

That one sure did have its fair share of sketchy sections! Especially every bit with snow still on the trail. Made for some really great footage

[@TrailTrackerSwitzerland]

Thanks dude. Snow covered trails definitely keep you in your toes. We might have made it look sketchier than it really was though!

[@ckMTB]

Looks like a wonderful trail, with a lot of technical sections and pitfalls. I hope everyone is doing well again. A great video👍. Keep it up

[@TrailTrackerSwitzerland]

Thanks dude. There are only a few really technical bits. You would manage it fine.

[@ckMTB]

@@TrailTrackerSwitzerland thanks. I would try it in any case

[@daveandmerlin]

Brilliant video and what an adventure!

[@TrailTrackerSwitzerland]

Thank you. I’m so lucky to have so many opportunities for these sort of adventures so close to home.

[@ultimateberzerk4603]

Only realized now that Steven broke his wrists!? Damn and he was still riding down! What a machine! Whish him quick recovery!

[@TrailTrackerSwitzerland]

He only rode far enough to realise that there was no way he could ride any further, but he's definitely on the mend now.

[@MTBScotland]

That was an eventful ride. Hope your buddy is ok.

[@TrailTrackerSwitzerland]

Definitely one of the more eventful I’ve had!

[@traildoug415]

Thanks for he vid. I always wondered if Laax was worth a trip. It looks amazing so it's now on the to do list.

[@TrailTrackerSwitzerland]

It comes thoroughly recommended. This is just one of many great trails there. I hope to get down there again this summer and do some more filming, so watch out for some more trails.

[@TrailBikerTerryTBT]

Looks a cracking trail 👍

[@TrailTrackerSwitzerland]

The trail is sensational. 13km long and drops about 1,400m in total through all the different alpine zones.

[@maxthebum]

I’ve been using a Garmin Fenix watch when I need to follow a map. You can load any GPX file and it’s so easy to follow. A Wahoo works pretty well also, but the watch is really slick for this.

[@TrailTrackerSwitzerland]

Thanks for the tip. I’ll check it out. In the meantime, it’s back to fishing the phone out my pocket to check the map.

[@DJFXC]

Hope your mate has a quick recovery! Fantastic trail though, I hope to visit Switzerland next summer so your channel is perfect! Subscribed!

[@TrailTrackerSwitzerland]

Thank you. Steven's well on the road to recovery. If you do make it to the land of cheese and chocolate, make sure to get in touch. Perhaps we can go for a ride.

[@DJFXC]

@@TrailTrackerSwitzerland Yes absolutely, are there many good places to hire bikes for the week? Not sure any of my bikes would survive this sort of riding haha!

[@TrailTrackerSwitzerland]

Hiring a decent bike shouldn't be a problem. Many shops will rent bikes out, but it can be pricey. You could also do daily rentals in the mountain resorts rather than for a whole week and try a range of bikes out. Perhaps even an e-bike or 2?! They are made for the sort terrain we have here.

[@DJFXC]

@@TrailTrackerSwitzerland Ah right, thank you for the info! I hadn't thought of E-bikes but that sounds like a great idea!

[@ElectricMountainBiker]

Mate, glad you commented on my video as has led me to your channel and videos. This is the first one I am watching and brilliant so far! A friend has same issue with Komoot haha new sub for you, and new content for me to watch 🤙🏼 And your in my dream country!! Awesome

[@ElectricMountainBiker]

Great video! Hope Steve mends quickly as well. The views and trails look amazing 🤙🏼

[@TrailTrackerSwitzerland]

Thanks for the support. It is certainly an MTB paradise here in summer. I’ve got loads of big mountain footage to edit at the moment, so watch out for some more bangers in the near future. Perhaps I can inspire to make a biking trip to Switzerland in the future?!!

[@TrailTrackerSwitzerland]

He’s already done his first road ride after the injury, so he’s definitely on the mend.

[@ElectricMountainBiker]

Switzerland is long term dream of mine, just wish my money could match it 🤣 will do some more watching of your videos as well just to stoke that dream.

[@MTB_Derbyshire]

That friend me then Christian? Good old komoot 🤣🤣

[@friendlyneighbourhoodmtb7961]

is there a gps map / komoot map available to download from this tour? greatly appreciated if someone could provide one

[@TrailTrackerSwitzerland]

Here's a link to the route we took, which included the wrong turns we made: www.komoot.com/tour/222866561?ref=wtd

[@timexposure81]

Der Teail ist wahnsinn... aber auch echt hart... 👌

[@TrailTrackerSwitzerland]

Du würdest es schaffen. Es ist ein toller Trail.

[@timexposure81]

@@TrailTrackerSwitzerland Ich war da schon oben dieses Jahr... hammer Trail!!

[@SOCALMTBAdventures]

You’re a boss what a sweets adventure 🤘🏻

[@TrailTrackerSwitzerland]

Thanks dude. I’ve got some plans for a few more epic adventures this season.

[@wheelsandwings7535]

Awesome adventure but I would leave Steven at home if he keeps breaking. 😜

[@TrailTrackerSwitzerland]

That solution has been considered, but we’ve decided that we’ll take him in the future, he just has to ride behind someone else!

[@johannesrohrl2283]

Tell steve my best wishes! R.I.P Smartphone!

[@TrailTrackerSwitzerland]

Will do. The phone actually still takes a charge, so I might fit a new screen when I find somewhere to do it on the cheap.

[@Thealchemist233]

If i interpret your route correctly, you started your uphill to the start of Vorab from Crap Masegn correct? Why not take the Arena express to Nagens and start from there? I am going to Laax in 3 weeks so i am carefully planning my routes, hence my question. Great content btw!

[@TrailTrackerSwitzerland]

We took the lift up to Crap Sogn Gion from Laax and made our way across to Crap Masegn. From there, we pedalled on up to the Vorab. The Arena Express wasn't running back then in the summer, but I guess it would also be an option, although one with a fair bit more climbing.

[@madpilot01]

Amazing video. Is there any possibility to get the GPX data from your exact route?

[@TrailTrackerSwitzerland]

Thank you. I should have it somewhere on komoot, but it might not be public. I’ll see if I can dig it out. I’ll probably have to edit it first though, since when my phone screen broke it continued to record until the phone ran out of battery.

[@madpilot01]

@@TrailTrackerSwitzerland ok awesome. Do you want to share it over email? I also have a channel with my mtb rides in the alps. Here is one of them : kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpTZg6WCac6CoK8

[@TrailTrackerSwitzerland]

I'll be sure to check out your channel. Here's the link to the komoot ride where you can download the GPS: www.komoot.com/tour/212320730

[@gustwo]

Any GPX files available ?

[@TrailTrackerSwitzerland]

You can check out the route I planned on my komoot here: www.komoot.com/tour/212320730 Unfortunately, the actual route died with my phone!

[@Po.2013]

that's why you use Garmin or bicycle computer and not a phone :D

[@TrailTrackerSwitzerland]

Thankfully it was an old phone. After this experience, I’ve stopped mounting my phone on the handlebars though. I’ll be honest, I’m still yet to be convinced that it’s worth spending so much money on a Garmin.