A real "coup de coeur" stay with a focus on single tracks...
10 years of connections with the Val d'Allos and the Refuge du Lac have led us to set up this unique programme to help you discover the nuggets of the Haut Verdon and the Terres noires de Dignes during a single stay. The scenery will be varied because from the top of the Col d'Allos, the starting point of the famous Transverdon, it is a real tumble into the hinterland that awaits you. From larches to Scots pines, from alpine pastures to grey marl, from the torrents of Allos to the streams of Archail, ... this formula straddling the line between All Mountain and Enduro promises some great moments on your bike.
Thanks to our logistician and a guide with a good knowledge of the terrain, it's a nice mix of mountain biking and enduro specials on the highlights of Haute Provence... A real treat!
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After picking you up on the way, we proceed to a first transfer in the morning first transfer in the morning to the Col d'Allos, to get the trip off to a flying start! 1000M of descent which starts in the mountain pastures before going straight into the in the heart of the mélézin, and which allows to quickly impregnate oneself with the the typical atmosphere of the Southern Alps. In the afternoon, we pedal back up to the afternoon on the heights of the other side of the mountain, to enjoy a second second descent of the same type, with a final very soft or very with a smooth or hairpin finish, depending on our wishes, on the heights of Colmars... Drop off at altitude in the morning Night in a hotel**.
Quite a day ahead of us! Short drop off on the heights of the of the village in the direction of the col des champs to keep a little to keep a bit of battery margin. From there, change of atmosphere, climb on a 5* trail to the Lignin lake, nestled in the middle of one of the in the middle of one of the most remarkable mountain pastures in the area... Switch to the direction of the Annot valley, passing through the high mountain passes, on paths paths leading straight to the Colle St Michel. Drop off at altitude in the morning Night in a gîte
Day of liaison in a typical landscape of the Haute Provence. Climb on a track on the heights of Thorame with a descent downhill in the sector, then a switchback to Tartonne and the first Tartonne and the first grey lands often neglected but which are but which are really worth the diversions... discovering the isolated site of Tartonne of Tartonne, these little frequented paths which only ask to be just waiting to be walked on... Night in a gîte
Today, you can switch to the famous Terres noires by the entrance of the artists, through a pass, or even a summit that can be climbed can even be climbed with a VTTAE... As we are staying 2 days in Dignes Dignes and that we arrive directly in the heart of the subject, we we will be able to take the time to discover the great classics of Dignes of Dignes, the vertiginous crests that have made the reputation of the but also the less frequented itineraries perfectly adapted to adapted to the VTTAE Night in a comfortable gîte
To finish this stay in beauty, we propose you to discover a new sector of the Dignes massif, just as fun and pleasant just as fun and pleasant to ride, slightly further away from the famous famous "terres noires", but also much less frequented. Whether it is whether on All Mountain or Enduro trails, your guide will allow you to your guide will give you a taste of the essence of mountain biking in the Pre-Alps. Enjoy the ride! Lunch at the restaurant
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
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