| Host city | Château-d'Œx, Switzerland | 
|---|---|
| Date(s) | 18–21 September 1997 | 
| Events | 9 | 
The 1997 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships were held in Château-d'Œx, Switzerland from 18 to 21 September 1997. The disciplines included were cross-country and downhill. The event was the 8th edition of the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships and the first to be held in Switzerland.