3 days from 395 € per participant
Guaranteed departure from 5 people
- A long weekend in an exotic and wild place
- Our favorite single trails, quality guaranteed !
- A passionate local mountain biking instructor and guide
- Calm hotel in the middle of a typical mountain village
- Heaps of fun and a great time are on the menu !
You're at ease on your mountain bike and are craving to get out and try heavy stuff thanks to an e-bike for a long weekend ? Eager to go for a single trail binge especially concocted for you ?
Welcome ! Join us in single trail paradise, the mountain biking Mecca in the most sunniest part of the Alps. Our guide will take you riding on our favorite trails in hilarious places, where we'll be able to let go your breaks on beautiful ridges facing the Ecrins mountain range, whilst polishing up your skills in hairpin bends and inclines between mushroom top shaped eroded rock pillars.. Mad scenery, lakes, streams, undergrowth, alpine pasture, scree runs... you name it... a true e-biking delight ! The higher, the longer downhills. And after that ? No worries, we've thought about your comfort too, and got some cosy accommodation sorted out and great food to go with it. We promise you're going to have a good time !
3 days to explore the mountains near Briançon on a good quality e-bike, on truly exceptional trails, heaps of fun in extremely beautiful and amazing surroundings: this is the place to be !
Day 1 - Get together and warm up amidst lake and pine trees
On day 1 we meet you either at Briançon train station at 9 am or at Oulx-Cesana TGV train station at 8:15 am, then set off with our minibus. You should be wearing your cycling outfit.
Today is the chance to slowly get acclimatised in a Canadian likewise setting. Today's aim is to ride up to "the cembra pine mirror". After a break beside Orceyrette lake, we head off for the start of a technical and playful descent among "mélézin" pine trees, zig-zagging through the forest, a real treat.
We load our bikes on the trailer and set off for the other side of the mountain for another local best of... Sachas' stream... this is just one among heaps of other options for heaps of fun !
Back to our accomodation for a rehydrating debrief.
Ascent/descent: + 1300 m / -1300 m
Distance: 40 km
Meals included: dinner
Accommodation: gîte
Day 2 - Up the Granon, nothing's to be left out !
This day is most definitely going to fulfil your desire of freedom, amazing scenery and divine riding... We start off riding up the idyllic Guisane valley, aka Serre Chevalier valley. This ride progressively takes us 800 m higher up in altitude to the Lautaret mountain pass (2042 m above sea level) alongside superb landscapes. After a short break we descend the same valley on an awesome trail overhanging the magnificent valley, just let go your brakes and go for it !
Back to basecamp after a mandatory stop at the local ice cream shop in Briançon, definitely not to be missed...in summertime !
Ascent/descent: + 1500 m / - 1500 m
Distance: 40 km
Meals included: breakfast, dinner
Accommodation included: gîte
Day 3 - Cervières paradise
Early morning start to make the most of this ultimate day and trip.
Welcome Cervières: unbelievable but true, this is potatoe land ! AND this is where everything happens and where all Azimut trips are designed and organised. We'll be riding on the French-Italian borderline, in breathtaking scenery perfect for e-mountain biking. This could be a sample of the planet Mars or a sample of Mongolia, with its mushroom shaped pillars of eroded sedimentary rock typical for the Southern Alps, and the undergrowth just cut for playful and extremely varied biking... We'll have to have stop for a [coffee] break at the Mautino hut in Italy to chill out and recover before we head off for our ultimate surprise... a single trail on the Izoard mountain pass !
Unfortunately it's already time to say goodbye and transfer you to Briançon or Oulx.
Ascent/descent: + 1400 m / - 1400 m
Distance: 30 - 40 km
Meals included: breakfast
Please note this itinerary is an example of a e-mountain biking trip and course in the Briançon area and surroundings. The guide may adjust certain itineraries according to weather conditions, cable cars and mountain hut accessibilty as well as participants' abilities. We kindly ask you to respect such decision.
In case practices and customs defined by the local authorities change, estimating the reasonable number of clients per guide, for safety reasons, Azimut respects these, even last minute, decisions and recommendations. Such cases are rare and mostly related to exceptional conditions in the mountains. Therefore some compensation may be requested from your side due to less participants per guide.
Please wear your cycling clothes on day 1.
We always do our best, but can't guarantee the exact time of arrival at the train station (due to traffic or weather conditions). Therefore we strongly recommend you to buy train tickets that can easily be modified. If you're travelling by car, we'll meet you at one of the indicated meeting points, or at one of the drop off points where you'll be able to leave your car for the entire trip.
Access
Make sure the train you plan to catch welcomes mountain bikes.
Car park
Public parking free of charge can be found in Briançon and Oulx (both unattended).
You should be at ease with long and demanding descents. You're able to deal with hairpin bends and tackle back-breaking inclines, master your brakes, hop over small tricky sections (tree roots, rocks, steps). Descents are often long and sustained (but progressive as the week goes on), sometimes steep, often technically demanding, sometimes exposed sections but rarely dangerous. You'll end being an expert rider or maybe even an ace in mountain biking skills !
For keen and passionate mountain bikers or sporty people, who enjoy making efforts and regularly do an outdoor activity. You are sporty, are used to go out riding for a full day at least once a week and a maybe a few shorter outings in a week, at least a few weeks before you head off for a trip with us. Our rides will take you on quite long climbs where you may sometimes even have to push or carry your bike. Expect ascents between + 800 m & + 1400 m approx per day.
Good to know: if you don't have the skills and stamina required, the guide may ask you to leave the group for the well-being of the rest of the group. If any doubt, please do not hesitate to ask us !
5 to 7 participants
Azimut qualified mountain bike instructor & guide.
All our mountain bike guides are certified instructors. We choose them for their sympathy, their teaching and organisational skills. We stay tuned in, work hands in hands, and make sure their working conditions are the best.
Bring a small day pack large enough (for more detailed advice see gear section) to carry your personal belongings for the day such as (extra) layers, a few snacks, your picnic and a repair kit. All other personal gear not needed for the day will be transferred to our accommodation.
None on this trip.
The price includes:
The price does not include:
A 30% deposit, as well as the insurance cost if you choose to subscribe the latter, is required to secure your booking. You will receive a reminder email 35 days prior to departure for the outstanding balance that is due latest 30 days prior to departure.
We strongly recommend you to be properly insured for the chosen activity. You should be covered for medical expenses, personal accident & liabilité, third party risks and rescue (helicopter), as well as trip cancellation or curtailment.
Repatriation and research insurance are mandatory when booking a trip with Azimut. We have a full range of insurances with our partner, on offer to suit the trip you select and the risks that it may incur (beware, such insurance only covers European citizens).
Tipping is no obligation. However participants usually hand round an envelope for those who wish to tip the guide.
Azimut's minibuses are used throughout the trip. Not only does this make the trip easier, but it also makes it more pleasant and less binding: we can chat, take a nap and listen to our own music. If luggage transfers are necessary, you have the possibility to use the transfer if you're tired and for any other reason.
During the trip
Half board in cosy gîte-hotel, twin rooms. Depending on the size of group, you might be sharing a room with someone of the opposite sex. Bed linen, towels are provided.
Accomodation before & after bike trips
Once we've received your booking, we'll provide you with a list of accomodation in case you need to book accomodation before or after the trip. All accomodation on the list is close to the meeting points and you may often benefit from preferential rates.
In case of emergency or delay, you can either contact your guide (a phone number will be provided before departure) or contact Azimut on: (+ 33) 04 92 23 07 24.
Please inform your friends and family with these details before departure.
Free Wifi is available in most places.
Mobile & 4G coverage can be unreliable.
Make sure to wear bright colours, it's good for the soul and give photos a funky edge !
Technical gear
If you don't have the adequate gear for this trip, don’t worry and travel light: we rent out the required gear and hand it over at the start of the trip ! Our equipment is relatively new, if not brand new, of good quality and adapted to your choice of activity.
Prices of rental gear during the entire trip (competitive prices as we only charge you for the number of days of use on the trip):
Enduro Bike pack including repair kit and helmet - 6 days |
360 € |
Important: all our bikes are thoroughly checked before each trip. You are liable for any damage to the bike.
Prices and bike brands may vary according to availabilities and trip levels.
Clothes
This list of clothes is designed to give you an idea of clothes that it may be a good to have with you. By no means do you need to have the latest brands or the latest gear, but if you need to renew your wardrobe, this guide would be a good start. Prefer lightweight warm and comfortable clothing. This is not just a detail, it makes a hell of a difference !
Headwear
Bodywear
Footwear
Odds & ends
Toiletries and first aid kit
Our guides use the following brands for their gear and you'll have the opportunity to test them during the trip:
We are members of Entreprises du Voyage and APST.
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