Probably one of the best kept secrets of the Southern Alps for electric mountain biking...
Flowery hamlets, fine cuisine, comfortable hotels, typical architecture rich in history, breathtaking mountain landscapes and panoramic views accessible via the old gun tracks... It is hard to find a more beautiful place to get away from it all if you are looking for authentic and wild mountains.
Just like our "Queyras Discovery" trip, this trip in Piedmont takes you through the 3 border valleys (Valle Varaita, Valle Maïra, Valle Stura) while remaining accessible to anyone who is sufficiently comfortable on their bike, favouring discovery and the good life side of cycling over the overly technical and challenging trails that can be found in the valley. A real touring bike!
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On the way to Valle Maira, we have the opportunity to see the Viso Viso, so let's not miss this opportunity and stop at Pontechianale to catch opportunity and stop at Pontechianale to catch up on the to catch up with the very nice climb on the track that takes us to "la Conca", a a great viewpoint on the south face of Monte Viso. Descent by the same itinerary to the village and then a short transfer back to again to pass the Sampeyre pass, which gives access to the perched village village of Elva, which has a south-facing position and a panoramic view view over the valley... all this with the light at the end of the day, a nice a great start to the day! Night in a gîte
We take the time this morning to discover the morning atmosphere morning in this small village, before setting off on a tour of the valley. before setting off on a tour of the valley. Between bucolic tracks and panoramic paths, between old 18th century buildings and 18th century buildings and old cannon trails, the morning goes smoothly, before the morning goes smoothly, before cycling down an old road closed to traffic old road closed to traffic which winds through the middle of of vertiginous gorges. In order to leave time for some of us to go to other activities, we have to take a break. To allow time for other activities, for those who wish to do so and depending on the time available, a and depending on the time available, a short mountain bike ride at the end of the day is at the end of the day is possible... Night in a 3* hotel
The long long long long...(but charming!) military track that climbs to the Paso de la Coletta could allow us to get as close as possible to a to get as close as possible to a 3000m high summit and offer us a and offer us an imposing spectacle on the foothills of the massif of Chambeyron massif. Once at the top, the heights of the Val Bellino on the other side on the other side of the valley, the atmosphere is very mountainous and and more technical trails, so depending on the level of the group and if the weather, sometimes foggy due to the Nebbia, does not allow it, your your guide may invite you instead to ride on the less aerial and the less aerial and very playful itineraries of the mystical Chiappera valley Chiappera valley... Night in a 3* hotel
During this day, we propose you to go to the of the Gardetta plateau, dominated by the imposing Rocca de la Meja. the imposing Rocca de la Meja. A great cycling classic for our Italian friends the old military track of about 20 kms and located at 2000m of altitude 2000m of altitude, which allowed to connect bunkers, refuges and garrisons and garrisons, has become a panoramic itinerary not to be missed by for gravel and bike enthusiasts... Lunch in a refuge Night in a 3* hotel
As you don't have all that way to go so quickly, a final half-day a final half-day stage awaits you in the wooded area of of Demonte. bucolic tracks, old abandoned hamlets and the and the gentle way of life of the area invites you to walk and contemplation. A completely different atmosphere than in the mountain pastures but but there is still a lot of enthusiasm for cycling in the area. cycling. Last meal at the refuge on a beautiful south-facing terrace with a view view on the valley, to end this adventure in beauty! Lunch in the refuge or in a restaurant Transfer back to Eygliers after lunch
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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