4 days of fun on the great ENDURO MTB classics of the Queyras! For those who prefer downhill riding, who ride hard and who like hot sauce....
Passionate mountain bikers, instructors and hoteliers, Yannick and Anne welcome you for the first 2 nights in their family gîte, ideally located in Château Ville vieille, right in the centre of the Queyras. An ideal location, right on the finish line of some of the best enduro trails in the region.
And for a real taste of the Queyras in autumn, we're planning a night in a mountain refuge. A minimalist atmosphere for this night in the mountains, but a good dose of memories guaranteed!
On the menu, then, are organic and local produce, good restaurants at lunchtime, rolling climbs, relaunches and technical descents... A good dose of singletrack, a handful of golden larches, two zests of limestone, a pinch of Haut Queyras schist, a few smells of socks in the refuge dormitories and above all... a swig of génépi to digest it all!
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Mama mia is here! The day we've been waiting for in the Queyras! A mythical descent from the Col de l'Izoard to start with, a jewel in terms of landscape and variety of trails. It's beautiful, it's clean, it's fast and it's well-paced. Recovery at the at the bottom of the valley to regain a few hundred metres with the vehicle, a 3* picnic lunch with a view of the Viso prepared by your then it's off again for a final loop. On the 500m of gradient for 1200m of descent guaranteed on our favourite As we say in Brittany, everything's good in a pig! pig! Especially when it's fed on organic grain... Mountain buffet for lunch... Overnight in a friendly gîte
A great Queyras classic, of course, the real mountain the real thing... strong stuff that shakes things up! But the scenery is worth the effort ! In fact, it's so beautiful that we're only offering this descent that we are only offering this descent at the beginning and end of the season because, by mutual agreement with with the Queyras Regional Nature Park, the route is too busy in the height of summer, and the high altitude ecosystems are fragile. altitude ecosystems are fragile. Let's enjoy ourselves, but let's preserve our playground... The afternoon can be spent at the Abries bike park going over review a few technical moves or simply the horses before heading off into the wild valleys of Valpreyvere valpreyvere to round off this first day in style. And if the the bike park doesn't tempt you, there's also the option of riding in another Queyras, where you'll find some great enduro enduro... Overnight in a friendly gîte
Drop off at altitude in the heart of the Queyras to start the day day with 360° views. Bucolic trails all the way up The further you go, the faster it goes! Dédé's Dédé's cows might not like it too much, but you're here to get the you're here to get the party started! In no time at all, here you are you're off to Bramousse for a meal fit for a king. more... A shuttle bus takes you back up to the heights of the Arvieux valley valley for the afternoon to enjoy an extra descent before the Col Agnel in the middle of the afternoon. An evening ride evening for the locals, and an incredible finish for us, who intend to to the refuge de la Blanche this evening. With just an hour's effort, we have access to one of the best descents at altitude in the Alps. best descents in the upper Queyras, a jewel of well-packed clay well-packed clay, where every touch sends shivers down your spine, and every where every bend allows you to accelerate to better fly over the marmots that stealthily cross in front of you. entendeur. Overnight in a friendly gîte Pick up in the middle of the afternoon for a final end-of-day drop-off at the end of the day at Col Agnel.
Departure from the refuge in the morning to continue the descent to Aiguilles, taking in the great classics of the 80s when mountain biking in the Queyras was at its peak! when mountain biking in the Queyras was at its peak! We're doing the same thing again with even better marked trails. On the way we have the option of pedal back up to a pass or plan a final recovery in the or plan a final shuttle bus ride to end our stay as we see fit. depending on how fit we are.
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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