How can we reconcile recreational use, nature and the law?
Planning and development.We turn strategies and concepts into concrete, feasible plans.
Planning
We tailor our planning to deliver
sustainable solutions.
Ready for approval. Comprehensive. Feasible. We turn strategies and concepts into concrete mountain biking and gravel infrastructure. From master plans and trail design to the technical report required for approval.
Key questions
What does good planning need to achieve?
Which requirements do we need to meet?
Balancing interests.We strike a sustainable balance between recreational use, conservation and spatial needs.
How do we obtain approval for our project?
Approval readiness and certainty.We plan projects to be realistic, understandable and capable of approval.
Our Planning services
A modular toolkit tailored to your needs.
This gives you exactly the level of planning detail you need for sustainable solutions that meet approval requirements.
Master plan
We develop a comprehensive, long-term strategy for a region’s mountain biking development.
- A comprehensive view of recreational use, nature, infrastructure and organization
- Clear goals and development steps
- A basis for political and operational decisions
Masterplan Light
A focused, pragmatic option for smaller regions or clearly defined questions.
- Reduced scope
- A timely basis for decisions
- Ideal for the initial development phases
Land use planning
We integrate mountain biking infrastructure into existing land use planning requirements and strategies.
- Alignment with municipal and regional land use planning
- Integration into existing concepts and planning instruments
- Ensuring compatibility with planning requirements
Spatial analysis
We analyze the area, its uses and local conditions as the basis for feasible planning.
- Analysis of spatial structure, topography and use
- Assessment of opportunities, conflicts and constraints
- A basis for the next planning steps
Permit management
We guide projects systematically through permitting processes.
- Coordination of procedures, documents and responsibilities
- Coordination with public authorities and relevant specialist agencies
- Support through approval readiness and authorization
Trail design
We design trails that are functional, safe and user-focused, suited to the terrain and surrounding environment.
- Trail alignment, character and difficulty levels
- Adaptation to terrain, use and safety requirements
- A basis for detailed planning and implementation
Wayfinding and signage
Clear wayfinding and targeted on-site guidance: from official signs to information and awareness-raising.
- A signage concept and plans that meet approval requirements, aligned with existing systems
- Information and awareness signs to guide visitors and protect nature and habitats
- Locations, content and design through coordination of production and installation
MTB and gravel route planning
Attractive, connected and signposted routes that meet SchweizMobil standards, from family loops to challenging regional routes.
- Terrain analysis, route alignment and target audiences
- Consideration for nature, agriculture, forestry and other trail users
- From the first draft to official inclusion in SchweizMobil
Technical report
We prepare clear technical documentation for approval and implementation.
- Description of construction methods, materials and measures
- Assessment of technical requirements and feasibility
- A basis for decisions in subsequent processes
Coordination with specialist agencies and public authorities
We support projects through dialogue with specialist agencies and public authorities, guiding them reliably through coordination processes.
- Coordination of specialist agencies and responsibilities
- Alignment of requirements and conditions
- Support through approval readiness
Our Planning projects
Technical report for the Tracouet Nendaz downhill trails redesign
Regional mountain bike route “Valais Panorama Bike”
Sunnegga Trail
Example for municipalities
Bergtal wants to develop mountain biking tourism.
The municipality has heard that trails can be a strong summer attraction. At the same time, there are unauthorized trails in the forest, sensitive natural areas and many unanswered questions about responsibilities, costs and operations.
Starting point
Tourism needs a summer offering, but there is no clear structure yet.
- Hotels, the mountain lift company and local restaurants are looking for an attraction for the summer season.
- A cycling club already uses unofficial trails; conflicts with hikers and landowners are increasing.
- The municipal council and tourism organization want to know whether a legal trail network is realistic.
Planning steps
We turn the idea into a basis for an informed decision.
- Initial assessment of the area, trail network, protected areas, land ownership, target audiences and tourism potential.
- Workshop with the municipality, tourism representatives, the club, forestry, agriculture, nature conservation and potential operators.
- Options for trail corridors, visitor management, project phases, permitting, maintenance and operations.
Results
The municipality can decide whether and how to launch the project.
- Outline plan with suitable areas, no-go areas and prioritized measures.
- Budget estimate, allocation of roles, maintenance approach and assessment of approval prospects.
- Next step: a political decision in principle, more detailed planning or a pilot section.
Next step
Planning starts with a good brief.
We clarify what is already in place, who needs to be involved and the appropriate level of planning detail.
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