TREASURES OF VALLE MAIRA
EMTB HOLIDAYS TOUR IN ONE OF THE WILDEST VALLEYS OF THE SOUTHERN ALPS
675 €
8 people max
MULTIPLE DAY TRIPS
INTERMEDIATE
4 DAYS
500 WH MINI
4 NIGHTS
DISCOVERY
Surely one of the best kept E-MOUNTAIN BIKING secret in the Alps…
Flowery hamlets, fine dining, comfortable hotels, traditional architecture steeped in history, breathtaking mountain passes and panoramic views easily accessible on ancient canon pistes… it’s difficult to find an area more beautiful for your EMTB HOLIDAYS TOUR from the norm if you want to ride on untouched mountain trails
Like our other EMTB Tours ‘Discover the Queyras’ this trip is accessible to proficient riders who enjoy the good things in life, who choose to discover new places over technical trails. A real bike ride !
HIGHLIGHTS
- Agreat immersion in the piémont region of Italy
- At a slow pace with plenty of ‘you time’
- A beautiful 3 stars bike hotel in Acceglio with fine food and service
- Various routes are possible allowing you to progress on trails perfectly adapted to your level.
- Repairs area and bike wash for your bike available every evening
ITINERARY
La Conca
On the journey to the Maira Valley, it would be a shame not to stop to admire Mount Viso.
Following a classic route, to warm up your legs with a fantastic uphill piste to “La Conca”, with breathtaking views of Mount Viso.
Overnight stop in a hotel in Elva or Acceglio
Conque d’Elva & Strada del Canoni
Surely one of the most charming places in the Maira Valley. Beautiful south facing hilltop villages, panoramic views, great coffee, accessible paths and trails… Some of the best moments of the tour!
Overnight stop in a hotel in Acceglio
Mont Bellino
We take a never-ending military road up to Paso de la Coletta allowing us to access Mont Bellino in half a day. Offering spectacular vistas of the foothills of the Chambeyron massif with views of the top of the Val Bellino, you will feel like you are high up in the mountains today! The trail back down to the Chiappera Valley is pretty technical, so it might be best to follow the same path we took up and save some energy for tomorrow…
Overnight stop in a hotel in Acceglio
Tour of the high Gardetta plateau
We set off on a discovery mission of the Gardetta Plateau, dominated by the imposing Rocca de la Meja. This panoramic route, which joins up with the Colle Valcavera, stretches out for over 20 km, the majority of the trail is above 2000m altitude. A real feast for the eyes with stunning scenery and a looping return trail on the Col de Esischie …
Overnight stop in a hotel in Acceglio
Return
Returning to Guillestre after breakfast.
An INTERMEDIATE level of EMTB is required for this tour
You should able to ride switchbacks, control your braking and have experience of riding on single tracks. You should master all MTB skills and be able to handle all types of terrain. If you have any doubt about your ability please contact us so we can advise you on the best tour for you.
Average ascent / descent = 900 m minimum / day (Sometimes more like 1200m)
Distance / Day = 35 to 45 km per day
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Pistes suitable for a motor vehicle = 60 % (Accessible for everyone, ascents and descents, sometimes at altitude)
Playful fun paths = 30% (Suitable for proficient riders. No real dangers)
Technical paths = 20 % (Often narrow or rocky, a knowledge of basic biking techniques is required)a
Transfer by 9 seater minibus with a bike trailer to the departure points.
Battery charging facilities every evening/possibility to rent a spare
An area to store and clean your bike at all of our accommodation.
Repairs stand and spare parts for any eventual repairs
The accommodation provided has been chosen for their outstanding hospitality, quality of food and ability to cater to groups of cyclists. (Secure area for bike storage, repairs zone and bike wash…) We will let you know further details of the accommodation when we receive your enrolment dossier
Most of the accommodation for our tours are in gites or shared rooms and include full board. (The picnics are provided by the gite or Guil e bike staff). We also provide a snack, however, we recommend that you bring your own additional refreshments so that you can sample a few of the delicious local specialities…
Single rooms and ‘comfort’ options are available in some of the accommodation, please contact us for further information
- The organisation of the tour
- Any land based transfers by vehicle
- Full board throughout the duration of the tour (One lunch in restaurant included)
- Coaching by a fully qualified instructor
- Logistical assistance
- A group first aid kit
- Enduro E-Bike hire
- Cancellation insurance (3%)
- Insurance costs, search and rescue/assistance– Repatriation (1 %)
- A helmet is compulsory (free when you rent a bike from us)
- Everything that is not mentioned in the section “What the price includes”!
- Any personal expenses
- Tips
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