E-Bike - Weekend ride in the Briançon area

 

Meeting point & dispersion - practical information

You are in cycling clothes for the meeting on D1

We do our best but we cannot guarantee the time of arrival at the station (traffic jam, unforeseen circumstances, weather conditions). We advise you to take changeable train tickets. If you come with your car, you can leave it at one of the meeting points during your stay.

Access

Train and TGV: www.voyages-sncf.com 
For the trains, make sure to check with the ticket office that the train in question is suitable for mountain bikes.

• Car: www.mappy.fr 
• Carpooling: www.blablacar.fr
• Car parking: Public parking, free, not supervised in Briançon.

Shuttle bus drop offs & assistance / lifts

No lifts on this trip

Group

5 to 12 people 

Supervision

State certified mountain bike guide, selected by Azimut.

We work with a great team of state certified guides. We choose them mainly for their sympathy, their passion, their pedagogy, their sense of organization. We are very attentive, we move forward with them and we make sure that their working conditions and remuneration are the best.

Carrying

A light bag (stipulated in the material and equipment section) just for the day's business, water, sometimes a picnic, some snacks and repair material. The bulk of the personal belongings will be transferred by us to the accommodation.

Travel during the trip
Azimut minibus from one of the meeting points and throughout the trip. As well as making it easier to get there and get on with the trip, travelling together in a minibus is a great way to chat, sleep and listen to music! When the trip involves luggage transfers, it is possible to travel in the minibus on days when you feel too tired or for any other reason.

 

Technical and physical levels

Technical level *

Open to all, initiated or confirmed riders discovering the enduro or the "All Moutain", having never or rarely practiced mountain biking as well as electric biking. We will cover the technical elements necessary to ride downhill and uphill on rolling trails. The key to level 2 will be in your pocket!

Physical level *

For occasional to regular mountain bikers or/and sportsmen, wishing to keep in shape and to approach the mountain bike activity in a "cool" and progressive mode. We will ride mainly on 4x4 tracks. Count on positive differences in altitude between 600m and 1000m per day. No stress, the electric assistance will surprise you by its ease!

Details of all levels HERE

 

Price

The price includes

- The organization

- Transfers to and from your place of arrival and the place of stay.

- Transfers by minibus and trailer throughout the trip

- 2 nights accommodation in a comfortable hotel in a twin room with half board

- Supervision by an Azimut mountain bike instructor during the stay and all expenses (accommodation, meals, travel)

- Quality cereal bars

- The AZIMUT Welcome pack 

The price does not include

- A&R transportation to one of the meeting points

- The possible rental of equipment

- Lunch to give the group the choice

- Personal expenses

- Your personal insurance

- Everything that is not included in the "price includes" section.

Payment

30% deposit at registration + insurance if you take it out, the balance must be paid 30 days before departure. A reminder e-mail will be sent to you 35 days before departure. 

Insurance

It is highly recommended to be well insured in case of cancellation. Insurance for search and repatriation is mandatory. We propose, during registration, to insure you via our partner insurance, with several formulas covering the proposed activities and the incurred risks (attention, insurance valid only for the European nationals).

Tip for mountain bike guides

Nothing compulsory, but it is customary that the group members make a tip envelope for the guide at the end of the trip.

 

Accommodation & meals

Accommodation & meals during the trip

This trip takes place in our Lodge nestled in the village of Cervières at the foot of the Col d'Izoard. You will be looked after by Isabelle and her team, who will offer you an exceptional welcome and a living space designed to help you spend some quality time in peace and quiet. The food is simple, natural and of high quality, with a choice of good beers and wines. Rental equipment is located under the hotel, and our agency and team are just a stone's throw away. The lodge is made up of "lodge" rooms for a maximum of 3 people with shared WC and showers + hotel-style rooms with WC and shower (single or double room option on request).

Depending on the composition of the group, you may be with someone of the opposite sex.

- Single hotel on a half-board basis, in a double room to be shared, toilet and shower in the room, sheets provided, towels provided! Depending on the configuration of the group and availability, we may use a triple room.

- Single supplement: 65€/person (to be chosen when registering; availability will be confirmed as soon as possible).

- Breakfast and dinner are taken in the hotel restaurant.

- Lunches are free, leaving the group free to choose between different formulas or locations. The food is one of the strong points of freeride ski trips, we know all the good addresses of trattorias, nice little restaurants etc... Trust us!

- Snacks: The details are important, especially during the effort. We've chosen to provide tasty, high-quality cereal bars. 

⚠ If the Lodge is unavailable, the trip will take place in twin or triple rooms in a comfortable and simple gîte in the Briançonnais. In such a case, you will be informed before departure.

 

Accommodation before and after the mountain bike trip

As soon as you register, we'll send you the names and contact details of accommodation where you can spend a night before or after your trip. This accommodation is close to the meeting points and you will often benefit from a preferential rate.

Telephone & WIFI

In case of emergency or delay, you can contact our guide whose number will be given to you before departure or Azimut at 04 92 23 07 24

Pass on these contacts to your family and friends before you leave

Free WIFI in most of the accommodations

Random cell phone and 4G coverage

 

Material - equipment

Remember to take brightly colored clothes, it's more funky on the pictures!

Technical equipment & safety

- All mountain or touring type E-bike, with flat pedals

- Concerning the E-bike, if you come with your own bike, remember to charge it, bring your charger, check the condition of your brake pads, chain, cassette, derailleur. Also check the condition of your tires and that your spokes are tight, your wheel not warped. In short, your E-bike must run like clockwork!

For this type of trip, we recommend : 

- A full suspension ebike with at least 140mm of suspension travel.

- An ebike with a 500W battery.

- Backpack: 20-25 liters max.

- Helmet and glasses mandatory

- Mountain bike gloves (A spare pair of warm gloves, just in case...)

- Low hiking shoes with flat soles

- A repair kit, including, a pair of brake pads (adapted to the right brake model), a derailleur hanger in addition, a quick link adapted to your chain, pumps, self-adhesive patches, tubes with the right size...and all that would be specific to your own bike.

You don't have the necessary equipment for this trip? Don't worry, go light: we rent the equipment for you and deliver it to you at the start of the trip! This equipment is recent, of good quality and adapted to your practice of mountain biking.

Rental rates for this trip (advantageous rate taking into account only the number of days of use on this trip):

E-bike pack adapted to this trip + helmet + repair kit - 3 days: 140€.  

⚠Important ⚠: The bikes are checked every time you return from your trip. Any damage will be at your charge.

These prices, the brand and the range of the mountain bikes can change according to the availability of the material and the level of the stay.

Clothing

This list of equipment includes a series of advice on equipment but does not oblige you to have the latest equipment. In case you want to re-equip yourself or complete your equipment, take advantage of our advice to have the right equipment, light, warm and comfortable. Good equipment contributes to the success of a stay!

For the head

- Sunglasses and clear glasses for undergrowth or overcast days (it is important to protect your eyes). Photochromic glasses adapt to the luminosity and vary from index 1 to 3 or 2 to 4 to optimize visibility between light and shadow. Very practical.

- A thin cap or buff, to put under the helmet in cold weather.

For the body

- Technical underwear: long-sleeved top and tights to provide warmth under the pants. Tip: Merino wool has the advantage of being very breathable and antibacterial, so it retains less odor than synthetic materials. Think about it if you need to re-equip yourself.

- Lightweight fleece jacket / Synthetic down jacket with a hood to slip under the Gore Tex and provide extra warmth during breaks / Jacket with a waterproof and breathable membrane such as Gore Tex or Soft Shell, lightweight and compressible to reduce the amount of space in the backpack.

- Mountain bike shorts

- Tights to wear under the shorts in case of cool weather.

- Lightweight gloves (fleece or Soft Shell) / Warm gloves with waterproof and breathable membrane like Gore Tex / Silk undergloves.

- Swimsuit, it takes up so little space in the luggage that it would be a shame not to have it in case of need! Avoid shorts, as they are not accepted in swimming pools and baths.

- Recommended : a spare T-shirt in the bag (appreciated after a big sweat on the way up)

For the feet

- Bike socks. Merinos wool has the advantage of being very breathable and antibacterial, so it retains less odor than synthetic materials. Think about it if you need to re-equip yourself.

- Slippers or Crocs recommended for the evening. 

Toilet bag & first aid kit

- Toilet kit with personal kit

- We advise you to use the Iffremont website to build your first aid kit

Luggage & miscellaneous

- 1L water bottle, thermos or Camelback, pocket knife, duck tape (resistant stoch), sun cream index 50.

- A 90L duffle bag, to be left at the lodge. Avoid rigid suitcases.

Our partner brands

Our guides are equipped with SCOTT equipments and you will be able to see and test the equipment on our trips

We are members of the APST.

 

Last recommendations before departure

Do not forget

• Leave our contact information with your family and friends
• Take your identity papers (passport and visa up to date for trips requiring it)
• Take your policy number and the contact information of your insurance company if you have not taken out insurance with Azimut
• Take your Vitale card and we also recommend the European Health Insurance Card - free of charge and on request: www.ameli.fr
• Check that you have the required equipment
• Take batteries / chargers for your camera
• Bring cash, your credit card
• Go cool, relaxed, it will go well! And even if sometimes you don't make it to the top, you'll still have a good time!
• Before leaving, water the plants, take out the garbage, turn off the water and the gas, tell your spouse (other than by text message) that you are going to have a good time... because you need it! Everything you forget in this last recommendation will come back to the surface when you return.

 

We are waiting for you! Good runs with AZIMUT!