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Concerned about the quality of our services, we attach great importance before registration to understanding your technical and physical level, but also your approach to cycling and your motivation
The person who created the course will contact you to validate or not your registration, in order to constitute the most homogeneous groups possible and to ensure you a quality stay
Lucie, who knows more and more about the details of each route, then takes over the follow-up of your registration file and the organisation of your trip
In order to better understand our classification, you will find below our own definitions...
TYPES OF PRACTICE :
FURTHER TRAINING = Services focused on learning and riding techniques. In a course format with half-day teaching modules or in a stay format with often a half-day of improvement (depending on level) in the morning and hiking in the afternoon to enjoy the mountain. Mainly in the Guillestrois Queyras
DISCOVERY = Easy to moderate level tours that encourage contemplation and explanations of the natural and cultural heritage, where the difference in altitude is moderate, the risk of falling and the technical requirements are low. In star or itinerant form, in France or in the Italian Piedmont
ALL MOUNTAIN = Mountain oriented trips where the pleasure of pedalling and climbing takes on its full dimension. For those who already have a minimum of technical knowledge in both climbing and descending, who obviously like the adrenalin and technicality of single descents but who are more interested in contemplating the high altitude landscapes rather than accumulating descents at all costs
ENDURO = Still in the high mountains on shared or dedicated routes, with a clear focus on descent rather than contemplation. We still pedal but this time we increase the ratio with a morning shuttle to reach between 1200 to 1500m of D+ and 2500m of D-. Protective gear is highly recommended and respect for other mountain users is mandatory.
SHUTTLE ENDURO = Clearly for downhillers who are looking for adrenaline and the technicality of the descent on trails dedicated to this practice as much as possible. The ratio is increased here with logistical support throughout the day to reach 1000m of D+ on the way up and 3000m of D-. Protection is strongly recommended and respect for other mountain users is mandatory.
TECHNICAL LEVELS :
BEGINNER = You do not yet master the basic techniques of mountain biking (balance, gear shifting, braking, maintaining your trajectories on narrow trails...) and going into the mountains scares you but you want to brave your limits.
INTERMEDIATE = You are comfortable on your bike even on narrow single tracks but many mistakes persist. You don't mind riding in the mountains, but getting into tight corners, steep slopes or rocky-rooty trails can make you worry if it goes on too long. Long, intense rides take a lot of energy and concentration and can increase the risk of falling as the day progresses.
CONFIRMED = You are able to control your bike in the mountains whatever the terrain (crossings, hairpins, roots, rocks, steep climbs and descents, singletracks) and you are able to keep all your lucidity even on long days. You still have room to improve your style, performance and riding fluidity...
EXPERT = You have full control of your bike in all situations and you are autonomous in the mountains. You are able to keep up with the pace, even on long days with 2 batteries for example. The guide may find it difficult to keep up with you.... But he knows the paths not to be missed and allows you not to worry about the route, so trust him!
PHYSICAL LEVELS :
COOL = Throughout your stay you will cycle on wide tracks that lend themselves to contemplation, the pace is not very fast, although you will obviously have to pedal to make the bike move on mountain terrain. These are our "beginners" trips and outings, of easy level. Ideal for a first approach to electric mountain biking, for those who want an active holiday but have little opportunity to do sport on a daily basis
MODERATE = You are a more regular daily rider and enjoy challenging yourself, even if it means getting into the red sometimes. The pace of cycling and the trip remains cool and contemplative, but can include many steeper sections and longer climbs that you obviously have to endure physically and mentally to enjoy the cycling experience. Easy itineraries, Discovery mountain star trips or intermediate All Mountain trips are more likely to be found in this category
SPORTSMAN = Sport is your daily routine and sweating profusely is almost a goal of the day for you. Sometimes steep climbs that require good calves and big thighs, varied pedalling rates, relaunching, linking up with descents..., all the while keeping your wits about you of course! Many of our All Mountain Enduro trips take place at this pace
INTENSE = You have "the body" as we say back home, and the muscle tone and concentration capacity to withstand long distances and a series of terrains. So we go riding from morning to night, until we run out of two batteries if necessary. Good luck!
We only offer trips that are well mastered by the guides
On remote destinations and one-off dates, you will be supervised by local guides with whom we have the pleasure of working, who are experts in their field and with whom we share the same values
You will ride in small groups (Minimum 3 people - Maximum 8 people, or 7 people for enduro trips with logistical support)
More pleasant, easier to discuss together, less inertia, easier for the guide to give precious advice and to adapt to the level of the group, ... less technical incidents too... In short, all advantages!
Our tours are therefore calculated with the aim of keeping them "insured" with 3 people in the Queyras, 4 people outside and during the itineraries, while keeping the number of people reduced.
Since the beginning we have worked closely with the hosts you will be staying with.
Cycling reception is improving year by year in the Queyras and the Hautes Alpes in general. In Italy, things are often already well in place
Although the "dormitory" or "3* hotel" formulas are possible to better fit the budget and expectations of everyone, we have chosen to build our stays as we would like to experience them.
Most of the time in "Gîte tout confort" formula, rooms to share (3-4 persons max) with sanitary facilities in the rooms.
For the itineraries, it is sometimes a bit more complex and we try to find the right balance between comfort, conviviality, good food without compromising the quality of the itinerary.
In order to develop this activity seriously and to offer a quality service at every stage, we have established a real cycle shop at the gates of the Queyras, in Eygliers.
We have several 9-seater vehicles and approved trailers, suitable for transporting ATVs.
The drivers are often guides or mechanics who are used to working together, which ensures a good flow, a good atmosphere and brings an extra service in the package when the bike needs to be repaired
Picnic buffets, refreshments based on local products, elaborate meals, etc. are also possible during incentive days or itinerant trips
We therefore have complete control over the logistical and material aspects. This makes all the difference in the field and is a real guarantee of quality and reactivity for you
On foot, by bike (with or without batteries) or with the bike on our backs... , All of us have travelled the length and breadth of the Guillestrois Queyras and the Piedmont over the last 15 years.
With an eye for detail, we have taken the time to design unique routes through our various programmes, so that they can be adapted to each type of practice, to each level, to each type of audience. This is a long-term project that is now bearing fruit.
By working with local guides, each in their own way, they are able to adjust the routes in real time in order to offer you theperfect sequence that will match the level and expectations of the group
With its electric mountain bike trips in the Queyras, Guil E-bike allows everyone to come and take a big breath of fresh air in the heart of a protected mountain. Led by a specialist of the region, come and ride the most beautiful trails of the Queyras for a weekend or a short trip of a few nights! Combining typical accommodation and grandiose landscapes, authentic villages and fun or technical descents, our trips are a concentrate of nature and cycling, to leave with unforgettable memories and to fill up on sensations. On an electric mountain bike, access high altitude panoramas from the bottom of bucolic valleys, and on the way back to the gîte have fun on long forest singles after admiring the view during a balcony crossing!
Preserved by its status as a regional nature park, the Queyras is an ideal environment for an electric mountain bike holiday. There are many routes that allow you to explore the terrain by bike in great detail and with great freedom. From Guillestre or from an accommodation in the heart of the park, we take you to discover the most beautiful landscapes of the Alps. In the Queyras, the trails go up to 3,000 metres in altitude! You can reach these heights on your bike tour thanks to our high-performance rental models, which you simply plug in when you return from a day's mountain biking in your accommodation and you'll be ready the next day to cover the distance and the height difference.
You only have a long weekend ahead of you? You don't need more than that to enjoy the enduro and all-mountain routes of the Queyras. Balcony paths in the mountain pastures, descents in the forest, rocky or vertiginous passages make up varied and exhilarating itineraries, which leave you in the evening with only one idea in mind: to get back on the mountain bike as soon as possible! The lost paths of Valpréveyre in the depths of the Queyras, a stone's throw from the border between France and Italy, the bucolic landscapes of the Col de Bramousse, the mythical Col d'Izoard which descends towards Arvieux, offer landscapes so varied that one has the impression that the Queyras is made up of several worlds. When shuttles with an optimised route are included in the stay, cycling clearly becomes the best way to discover the Queyras, between moments of contemplation at the picnic break and intense downhill, with of course a practice entirely adapted to your level !
During your mountain biking holiday in the Queyras, you will have the opportunity to discover its landscapes but also its way of life. Three-star picnics await you after a busy morning of cycling, while in the evening, mountain dishes help you recover from your emotions. On some trips, lunch is served in a restaurant. This is the perfect way to enjoy the gastronomy of the mountains and to treat yourself to cheese, local charcuterie, homemade jams, honey, flowery salads... If we stay in France during the stay, Italy is not far away and adds a few extra flavours to the cuisine of a gîte or hotel.
Each stay in the Queyras is a concentrate of pleasure, from the mountain bike routes to the mid-day stops and the evening accommodation, where the warm atmosphere will allow you to finish the day in style. We choose each hotel, gîte or refuge for the quality of its cuisine and its welcome for electric mountain bikers. When you return from your ride enduro/all mountainYou have the material to clean and repair your mountain bike.
Going on an electric mountain bike trip with a guide means choosing to combine complete immersion in each valley you cross with advice on how to improve your technique on the bike. Whatever your level, your guide will be able to help you progress, so that you can make the most of the routes offered each day... no need to be an expert. expert !
Your guide also adapts to the physical level of the group. Have you done enough climbing for today? Do you want more? Our itineraries offer enough latitude to allow those who wish to extend a tour or rest to be in better shape for the next day's hike.
Your instructor is also the one who will make you appreciate the Queyras, a privileged area for High Alps. Based in the vicinity of Guillestre, he rides the park more than regularly, in search of a new downhill line to show you and for the pleasure of riding quality itineraries, but also because the Queyras Natural Park is simply a mountain we love: the Arvieux valley, the small resort of Molines-Saint-Véran, the fantastic Ville-Vieille castle are all places we like to share and combine with our passion, mountain biking!
Although the nature park plunges you into a wild and isolated part of the Alps on arrival, it is also suitable for a short stay or a week-long trip. Indeed, the train allows you to easily reach Guillestre from Paris thanks to the night train line. No need to leave the day before or to plan a hotel: in the morning, you wake up in Guillestre, and off you go for a few days of mountain biking! From the city of Marseille and its surroundings, it takes less than 3 hours to make the trip.
Moreover, no need to bring your technical equipment: our enduro or all mountain bikes for hire are waiting for you, as well as our shuttles, ready to transport you to the start of your first itinerary in this little corner of France near the Italian border! Your journey to Molines, Arvieux or Saint-Véran and Abriès is thus optimised. On the spot, you can be sure that you will have the best possible equipment from the start of your journey.
All you have to do is savour the moment, and use your instructor's practical advice to go up and down passes, trails and technical paths to totally disconnect! Because this is how we see mountain biking: a moment apart, far from the city, which combines the physical effort of mountain biking with the wonder of discovery.
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