THE BLACK HELMET: The Swiss Moto Pass Treasure Hunt Returns in 2027

In an old photo, a man is standing next to a motorcycle. His face is unrecognizable. A black helmet, a closed visor—and no clue as to who he is. On the back of the photo are just a few words: “If you want to know who he was, don’t look for his face. Follow the clues.”

This is where the “Swiss Moto Pass 2027” treasure hunt begins.

This year, we invite you to embark on a real investigation centered on the story of a man whose identity has been meticulously erased by someone. His name has vanished, as has his face, yet traces of his existence remain.

From April 1 through October 31, 2027, ten checkpoints await you at ten Swiss Moto Pass partners. At each stop, you’ll discover a new aspect of the Casque Noir file. Old photographs, memorabilia, travel documents, archival material, maps, rankings, and eyewitness accounts will gradually piece together the story of this unknown figure.

However, the answers are never given to you directly. Each document contains a puzzle that you must solve to obtain a new clue. Your powers of observation, logic, reasoning, and attention to detail are your best allies for making progress in the investigation.

The process is very simple. Visit the partner where the checkpoint is located, take the time to read the document provided there, and then solve the corresponding puzzle. A QR code will then take you directly to the corresponding question, and you can enter your answer via your Swiss Moto Pass account. If your answer is correct, the checkpoint will be validated, and you can continue the adventure.

At the beginning, you’ll know almost nothing about the “Casque Noir.” Where did he come from? What kind of person was he? What passion turned his life upside down? How far did that passion take him? Each step will add a new piece to the puzzle, and over the course of the season, the clues will gradually come together.

You might think you’ve figured out his identity before the end. You might be wrong. The only thing that’s certain is that the final answer awaits you at the tenth checkpoint.

This scavenger hunt was also designed as a new way to discover Switzerland and the Swiss Moto Pass network. Each stop becomes a destination—an opportunity to set out on a journey, meet a partner, extend a tour, or explore a region you haven’t visited yet.

As in previous years, prizes totaling over CHF 20,000 will be raffled off throughout the season. Participants who successfully validate all 10 checkpoints will also be entered into the grand finale drawing, where they can win a new motorcycle.

But this 2027 edition won’t be limited to just the awards. It will also tell a story—a story that must be pieced together bit by bit, along the streets and through new discoveries.

Starting April 1, 2027, the “Casque Noir” case file will be in your hands. Examine every detail, keep your notes, and be wary of the obvious.

Will you be able to find out who was hiding behind THE BLACK HELMET?

The Casque Noir – Swiss Moto Pass 2027
Treasure Hunt From April 1 to October 31, 2027