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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!
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
Just across the border between France and Italy, marked by the famous Agnel Pass road, at the end of the Queyras, which we have made our favourite playground, is a wild region whose routes seem to be waiting only for your mountain bike: the Italian Piedmont and its superb landscapes. The crossing of Piedmont is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful electric mountain bike routes. Val Maira and Valle Stura are names that evoke the altitude and an end-of-the-world atmosphere, but also the comfort and warmth of Italian accommodation. Because if Piedmont seduces with its mountain bike routes, the gastronomy and the SPA that await you after a day of cycling in the Alps can only multiply the pleasure of your stay!
Mountain biking in Piedmont means immersing yourself in a mountain atmosphere from the very first moment you set off. High peaks that invite you to climb, descents with a view of the valley, technical trails at altitude and more rolling trails in the woods... From Mount Bellino to the Elva sector, via the Gardetta plateau and the Neireissa pass, everything is good in Piedmont! With occasional hints of the Pyrenees, this corner of the Alps offers varied landscapes that change with altitude. Thanks to the electric mountain bike, it becomes easier to reach high peaks. With the ascent of Mount Bellino, you can ride your mountain bike close to 3,000 metres in altitude...
In the middle of a wild Italian landscape, mountain hamlets dot the route, like Acceglio, where the charming accommodation is the starting point for many of our ATV rides. The distance between France and Piedmont is only a few kilometres, but the architecture is already different: you'll immediately feel like you're travelling!
Going mountain biking in Italy with a guide means getting the best of the region. On the border with France, the area is largely familiar to us. Nothing could be easier than to mountain biking from Queyras or Guillestrois in the Piedmont! We know the mountain bike routes like the back of our hand. This is a great asset when it comes to adapting a day's cycling to the physical condition of the group and to the motivation of the moment: adding a second descent, shortening the distance, adapting the difference in altitude if necessary... Because the aim of our trips is to share the pleasure of cycling in the Alps. During each mountain trip, we make sure that everyone gets the most out of it. This starts with advice on how to choose your trip, so that you can create groups of a similar level. At Guil E-Bike, the courses are divided into 4 levels: beginner, intermediate, confirmed, expert.
Each accommodation has also been carefully selected. In Italy, a mountain bike tour goes hand in hand with a gastronomic stay! A pleasure multiplied by the altitude, the immersion in nature and the physical effort of the ride. After an intense ride on a technical trail or a steep climb, what could be better than relaxing in an accommodation with a spa and ending your mountain bike ride with a beer and a blueberry pie at the foot of the giants of Piedmont?
In Piemonte, the valley is often steep and the positive difference in altitude is significant. In the Val Maira, the peaks are often impressive because they dominate the path with all their height. The sensations during the tour are all the more striking, but a trip to Piemonte therefore requires a certain level of physical fitness and a good technical level to be able to enjoy each track. After an approach on a track, the routes become more committed: we are in the heart of mountain biking!
It is also this positive difference in altitude that makes it possible to enjoy a crazy descent, sometimes over a long distance. That's why our routes in Piedmont are mainly aimed at mountain bikers of at least advanced level. Follow the guide on a sometimes aerial mountain bike trail, climb up a hidden forest path, reach a rocky pass and enjoy the thrill of the routes chosen for their technical and playful nature. The distance-to-level ratio has been optimised so that those who love to Enduro mountain bike make the most of the downhill track. For the afficionados of the All mountain bikeThe trans-Piemonte crossing is made up of tailor-made itineraries.
Whether you start in France or directly in Italy, mountain biking in Piedmont is an opportunity to get away from everyday life. The altitude, the gastronomy and the landscapes will make you forget the city. Take to the road for a journey into the heart of nature and enjoy yourself to the full: that's exactly what our mountain bike routes are designed to do. Every ride is an opportunity to discover a new panorama, every pass a passage to a new enchanted valley, every track a new pleasure.
With a wide range of itineraries, Piedmont is ideal for a trip that is all about nature, physical effort, mountains, panoramas, gastronomy and discovery. A powerful cocktail led by a passionate guide who will show you the best of each route. At the foot of Italy's iconic peaks, on some of the most beautiful singles in the Alps, everything is designed to give you the best of the electric mountain bike. The Val Stura and Val Maira routes are sure to find their place in your mountain bike travel anthology. Are you in good physical condition, do you want to discover confidential itineraries, do you like the difference in altitude as well as the distance and do you want to share the positive with a group of your level? The Valle Maira and the Valle Stura tick all the boxes for an unforgettable mountain bike tour!
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