We've set a trap for you.... If you've arrived on this page, it's because you're about to embark on an all-mountain bike raid worthy of the name, which will make you addicted to the Southern Alps! The Queyras, the Valle Maira and the Valle Stura during the same stay, you greedy bunch!
Beautiful scenery already, following the foothills of the Ubaye on the Italian side, with its vertiginous mountains and perched hamlets... With a departure from the Izoard pass and an arrival in the valley located at the foot of the Larche pass, it announces the colour... Only good stuff!
Contrary to the enduro formula where logistical support is required, this trip alternates long climbs with long descents, forest tracks but also more technical high altitude singles, mountainous and very alpine atmospheres... In a few words, this is an all-pedal itinerary for adventurers who like to tire themselves out, who have a good mountain riding technique and who do not wish to put one foot in a vehicle during their holidays.
Ah, we almost forgot to tell you about it, what a good meal we will have during this trip! With the gargantuan meals prepared by our Italian partners, accompanied by a good glass of Barbera d'Alba served generously by the owner!
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Let's get straight to the point, you're here to enjoy yourself, so we're going to so we're going to blow your mind from day one. A shuttle ride to the to the deserted junkyard for a first day that sets the tone, between between limestone landscapes and high altitude mountain pastures, straight lines and straight lines and hairpin trails, everyone will be served... In the afternoon, we go back up to the track and the balcony trails to to reach our gîte Night in a gîte in the Queyras
Big file today because we are going to Italy! It we have to get closer to the alpine passes, the mineral environment, push our our bike a bit if we want to go for a descent that is clearly worth its weight in gold. downhill which is clearly worth its weight in gold... The changeover to Italy is is much more mountainous, technical and cautious on the the 1000 m of negative altitude difference that awaits us because here the trails are not made for bikes, more for horses... horses... Picnic at high altitude and straight down to the village of Pontechianale by a succession of single in undergrowth, slabs of schist and other slabs of schist and other Italian delicacies... Night in a friendly gîte
Early departure from the lake of Casteldelfino, coffee counter coffee to wake you up and then we continue our descent down to the bottom of the valley to reach the foot of the steep of the steep mountains of the Valle Maira. We choose a forest itinerary on which many cross country mountain bikers have country mountain bikers have struggled for years, with a motor and a with a motor and a battery, it's much easier... We arrive at the Sampeyre pass, at the junction of the old gun tracks, we contemplate at the view on the wild valley of the Maira, these jagged the wild Maira valley, with its jagged skylines and gorges so deep that it is that it is difficult to see the river below... A nice meal in the village of village of Elva and a well-deserved descent on selected mule tracks to our hotel for the evening... Night in a 3* hotel
We could have stayed 3 days in Valle Maira to explore the but we chose to roam, to have a long adventure with a big A! adventure with a capital A! Intrepid and enduring, we continue our journey by a beautiful forest track leading to a leading to a little frequented valley and giving access to a huge plateau... We take the time to eat at the refuge, to give us strength refuge, just to give us strength to get around this immense cirque cirque that rises in front of us and join the descent that suits us best. Itineraries of high mountain, atmosphere of mountain pastures, big high mountain routes, mountain pastures atmosphere, big difference in altitude, fun singles to finish... Night in a 3* hotel
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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