Are you looking for an advanced course with a real bite? An electric mountain bike course aimed at people who are already comfortable on the bike but who want to take a new technical step forward in order to be confident in all circumstances on high mountain itineraries of the All Mountain - Enduro type?
So this formula, somewhere between "intensive electric mountain bike course" and "mountain bike touring", should meet your expectations! More technical, more sporty, this course is a logical continuation of our "At ease in the larches" course. The concept remains the same, perfecting the essential technical skills in the morning and a sporty ride in the high valleys of the Queyras in the afternoon... This time you will be looking for new terrain, even more varied, with tight bends both downhill and uphill, often higher in altitude and therefore often rockier too...
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Let's take the time to talk about what we can do to improve and your cycling experience. Once we've set the scene we quickly set off on an initial section of trail to the level of each participant. There's no need to be shy everyone is there with the same objective in mind: to make progress... Correcting defects, then work on balance and alternating pedalling cadences and explosive pedalling to warm up until the end of the morning on morning on suitable sections of trail. A well-deserved break, a picnic in the countryside, and then off we go for a good half-day's ride, enough to get the battery draining with your eyes riveted on the singles and landscapes of the valley of Molines Saint Véran. A great day out ! Overnight in a comfortable gîte
The same scenario in the morning, we start with technical workshops workshops to improve the previous day's skills and then we focus on then we focus on the essential themes in the high mountains. mountain. Anticipation, information gathering, eye contact and trajectory the work of the trajectories are often approached during this second morning. Then it's an abundance of balcony trails, singles, slabs of shale, roots, soft melezin, playful and technical technical... You'll have to use all your technical skills to survive this second to survive this second half-day... Night in a comfortable gîte
Without going so far as to learn how to jump 3 metres, we'll give you some valuable tips on how to gain confidence on confidence on rough terrain. Let's try to roll up and even jump the most common obstacles (roots, rocks, steep steep slopes, etc.) Once again, the way you look at things and your position on the bike are important. but other points are equally important: muscle tone but other points are also important: muscle tone, weight reduction, etc. other key sequences for landing well.... Another well-deserved rest and an afternoon of your choice on the bike park or on a smoother section of high mountain. Night in a comfortable gîte
To end the week, how about taking a step up to the the beautiful atmosphere of the mountain pastures? Singles climbing, obstacle crossing, rocky areas under the pine trees pine trees, slalom in the crowd of hikers (joke)... If If you get through it all on the bike without putting a foot wrong, you can you can officially say that you have passed a milestone. Well done!
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
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