4 days from 575 € per participant
Guaranteed departure from 5 people
- A long weekend in magnificent and wild surroundings
- A condensed package of our favorite top quality trails
- A local and passionate mountain biking instructor
- Cosy accommodation in the heart of the nature
- Good time guaranteed !
You feel comfy riding a mountain bike and are craving to get out and try an e-bike for a long weekend taking it easy on top quality trails ?
You've come to the right place. Welcome to the gateway of the Ecrins mountain range, aka mountain biker's paradise. Our guide will take you riding on our favorite trails ! Instragram photo or postcard picture likewise scenery - that's where you'll be riding. The trails we use are easy going uphill and ideally traced for downhill and enable us to enjoy wild valleys, to see mountain sheep, the Ecrins glaciers and streams...and you name it, these are just a few things ! And after that ? No worries, we've thought about your comfort too, and got some cosy accommodation sorted out and good food to go with it. We promise, you're going to have a great time !
4 days to explore the mountains near Briançon on a good quality e-bike, heaps of fun in beautiful surroundings with just a little effort for great single trails, anything else we can do for you ?
On day 1 we meet you either at Briançon train station at 9 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 the "mélézin" pine trees, zig zagging through the forest, a real treat.
Once back at the minibus, we have several options depending on your fancies and shape. A local best of is Sachas' stream...
Then we head off to our accomodation for a rehydrating debrief.
Ascent/descent: + 800 m to + 1200 m / -800 m to - 1200 m
Distance: 30 to 40 km
Meals included: dinner
Accommodation: hotel
This day is 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 a trail overhanging the magnificent valley.
Back to basecamp with an obligatory stop at the local ice cream shop, definitely not to be missed... !
Ascent/descent: + 1000 m / - 1000 m
Distance: 40 km
Meals included: breakfast, dinner
Accommodation included: hotel
Early morning start to make the most of this day and trip.
From Briançon we take you to potatoe country: Cervières ! 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 the 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.
Ascent/descent: + 900 m to + 1200 m / - 900 m to - 1200 m
Distance: 30 - 40 km
Meals included: breakfast, diner
Accomodation included: hotel
On the menu of the day, a tour of the magical Vallouise valley. Facing the glaciers, the singletracks will follow one another with grandiose landscapes and varied terrains. We will pass by the Pousterle pass, on the Oréac plateau to finish with a majestic descent via the magnificent Narreyroux valley. Feeding, you're going to get a lot out of it!
Unfortunately it's time to say goodbye and transfer you to Briançon .
Deniv of the day: +1300m/-1300m approx
Distance: 30 km
Meals included this day: breakfast
Please note this itinerary is an example of a e-mountain biking trip and course in the Briançon 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.
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.
For passionate mountain bikers with several years of experience. You master gear shifting, dose braking, are able to overcome an obstacle by lightening the bike, climb or descend short steep passages. Mountain biker wishing to progress in descents on singletrack rarely steep, sometimes technical (rocks, roots...) but not exposed. Ideal to reinforce the basics to acquire the grail of level 3!
For mountain bikers already practicing regularly the activity, or being regular sportsmen. We will ride on 4x4 trails and progressive uphill trails, with occasional steep climbs. Count on a positive difference in altitude of between 800m and 1200m per day, which is very affordable for an electric mountain bike.
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 8 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.
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.
- 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: €97/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 supply tasty, high-quality cereal bars.
*If the Lodge is unavailable, the stay will take place in a comfortable gîte in the Briançonnais area.
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.
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 - 4 days 265€
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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