Enduro bike made in Hautes-Alpes - Shuttle up & Ride down - Day trip
1 days from 135 € per participant
Guaranteed departure from 4 people
Shuttle 
FRNV101 
Maximum altitude 2500 m
Skill level : 3
Stamina level : 2
Pros
- Minibus and trailer for MTB & E-Bike
- Enduro day with a focus on downhill and perfecting mountain bike techniques
- 2500m of negative altitude difference minimum
- Local qualified mountain bike instructor for top advice
- The most beautiful singles of the Hautes-Alpes
In a nutshell
Your passion is mountain biking and/or E-Bike? You like to ride on all types of trails and you want to enjoy the best spots in the Hautes-Alpes? Then GO! Join us for a day of concentrated happiness!
Accompanied by one of our mountain bike guides and our driver, we drop you off at the start of the best singletracks in the Briançon area. You, you unplug your brain and you ride, you enjoy and we take care of everything!
Yeah, we're not here to put socks on a centipede! We'll take you to our best local nuggets, those singles that make your body hair stand on end!
So put on your best clothes, your kneepads and make the bike shine: the Hautes-Alpes is a ball!
Private group, band of friends, girlfriends, or simply you want to ride solo? Call us, we will prepare you an adapted and tailor-made day!
Day to day
First drop off on an eastern slope, just to absorb the sun rays that shine here more than 300 days a year! We warm up, we put ourselves in conditions, check our gear and hop! The guide makes a recall on the placements, the techniques of braking and the elements of safety in order to start this day in the best conditions!
After a very varied descent with hairpins to make you lose the north (yep, even in the south!), we go up to the top of a second spot where a little pedaling will take us to the top of an anthology descent: from the mountain pastures to the Durance!
Let's take a break for a snack, let the pads cool down, and let's go to change sector and escape on another ground! Yep like the sunflowers, we're going to look for the slopes in the sun for a maximum of pleasure in our beautiful mountains!
Private group, gang of friends, or just want to ride alone and want a custom day? Call us and we'll propose you a day of fun!
Meeting and leaving
Meeting points
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Briançon - Parking Zone Sud rive gauche Durance
Meeting time: 8:45 am
Leaving time: end of the afternoon
Get together and drop off points - practical info
To gain time and in order to make the most of the day, when we meet up, your bike - if you bring your own - and yourself should already be set for riding.
Parking areas for the day:
> Briançonnais: at the Champ de Mars - not free
> Vallouise: in front of the Pizzeria "Le Rif" - free
> Queyras: in front of the Hotel d'Izoard - free
> Serre-Ponçon lake: in front of Intersport - free
End of outing:
We earliest finish by the end of the afternoon, be sure to allow for one extra hour flexibility, depending on the area and timing of the runs and traffic conditions.
Technical & physical level
Ideal for keen mountain bikers with previous experience. Ideally you master gear switching, master your brakes, and are able to cross obstacles by making your bike lighter, climb and descend short steep sections. Suitable for mountain bikers wishing to progress on not too steep single tracks, sometimes slightly technical (rocks, roots, ...) but not exposed.
Each day trip is different (ascents, descents, levels) and details are mentioned in every program.
Each programs specs are sufficiently detailed for each participant to be able to assess her/himself whether she/he is capable to participate on the selected day trip. If the guide judges that one of the participants does not meet the level required to follow the group, he has the right to request the participant to quit the group.
Group size
5 to 7 participants
Guiding
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.
Meet our guides and instructors here
Daypack
Light pack (see gear and equipment section) with your belongings for the day including water, energy bar and repair kit. Personal belongings may be left in the shuttle.
Price
The price includes:
- Trip logistics upon arrival
- Driver, vehicle and bike trailer
- Transfers from/to drop off and pick up point
- Picnic
- Azimut mountain biking guide services (including all his expenses: meals and transportation)
The price does not include:
- Your transportation to/from the meeting point
- Gear rental if required
- Personal expenses
- Personal insurance
- Any other expenses not mentioned under the above section “the price includes”
Payment
Your shuttle trip should be paid for online. You can also purchase optional personal insurance for the day.
Insurance
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, 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
Tipping is a choice, not an obligation and usually participants hand round an envelope for those who wish to tip the guide.
Transfers
Transfers are operated by Azimut from one of the indicated meeting points. This makes access easier, helps things run smoother during the day, and above all, enables you get to know each other, chat and listen to music.
Meals
Lunch is included in the price, consist in picnics with all ingredients to fuel up and regain the energy you need to have a great time for the rest of the day.
Gear - Equipment
Equipment - clothing & gear
Make sure to wear bright colours, it's good for the soul and give photos a funky edge !
Technical gear
- Mountain bike: all mountain type or enduro bike, with platform pedals or your own clip-in pedals (that we can mount on a rental bike)
- E-bikes: please remember to charge your battery for day 1
- Backpack with a 20-25 liter capacity max
- Helmet & sunglasses are mandatory
- Mountain biking gloves (an extra pair of warm gloves can be useful)
- Knee and elbow protectors are highly recommended
- Low hiking shoes with flat soles, or your shoes for your clip-in pedals
- Repair kit including a set of brake pads (that match your brakes), a spare derailleur hanger, a quick link for your own chain, a pump, self adhesive patches, inner tubes with the right dimensions and anything else that may be specific to your bike.
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):
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All-mountain bike pack including repair kit and helmet - 1 days |
65 € |
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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
- Sunglasses and glasses with clear lenses for forest sections and cloudy days (it's important to protect your eyes). Photochromic lenses adapt to light intensity and protection categories range from 1 to 3 or 2 to 4 to optimize visibility from shade to brightness. Very useful.
- A buff and/or thin beanie that you can put under your helmet if it's cold.
Bodywear
- Under layer: breathable long sleeved top as well as leggings to maintain heat. A tip: merino wool is breathable and has anti-bacterial properties and is therefore less likely to smell as opposed to synthetic fabrics. Have this in mind if you need to update your wardrobe.
- Outer layer: a light fleece jacket and/or a light hooded down jacket that you can put under a jacket that has a breathable waterproof membrane (soft shell type or Goretex), easy to slip on during a break. Make sure it's lightweight and compact so it doesn't take up too much space in your backpack
- Bottom layer: mountain biking shorts and leggings in case it gets cold
- Hands: light fleece or soft shell gloves, a pair of silk glove liners to go underneath, warm gloves with a breathable and waterproof membrane.
- Swimming gear: it takes up such little space, it would be a shame not to bring it just in case. Avoid swimming shorts or bermudas, they are not usually allowed in pools or hot water springs baths.
- Good to have: an extra t-shirt in your bike backpack, appreciated after a big sweat on an uphill ride).
Footwear
- Bike socks: merino wool socks are breathable and have anti-bacterial properties and are less likely to smell as opposed to those made of synthetic fabrics. Remember this if you need to stock up.
- Slippers or crocs are recommended for evening wear. Try charentaises they’re really comfy ! www.charentaises.fr
Odds & ends
- a 1 litre flask (Thermos or Camelback)
- a pocket knife
- duck tape
- factor 50 suncream
- a duffle bag holding up to 90 litres to leave at the gîte, avoid suitcases.
Toiletries and first aid kit
- Personal toilet bag
- To make up your a first aid kit, check out the Ifremmont website.
In partnership with
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.
And last but not least...
Don't forget to
- Leave our contact details with your friends and family
- Bring your papers and I.D. (passport and visa if necessary)
- Bring your insurance contract number and documents (if you've chosen not to have insure coverage with us)
- Bring your “carte vitale” or your European health card (for EU citizens) - if you don't have one you can order one for free online www.ameli.fr
- Check that you have the right equipment
- Take spare batteries and a charger for your electronic devices such as camera, video recorder
- Bring some cash and your credit card
- Leave in a good frame of mind: we're going to have a great time even if we may not happen to not make it to the summit !
- Before leaving: water the plants, empty the rubbish bin, turn off water and gas, and tell your partner that you're going to have a good time (please not by text message), that you've well deserved... If you don't follow the latter recommendation, you'll most probably kick yourself when you get back!