6-day Mountain Biking in Briançon, France
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Come with a certified guide from the Azimut Montagne team to Briançon, the highest city in France. He will guide you on this amazing 6-day mountain bike tour!
Group
Alps
6 Days
Jul - Sep
Intermediate
Intermediate
Highlights
- Discover the best bike routes of Briançon and its surroundings.
- Improve your mountain bike skills while having fun.
- Ride through varied and breathtaking scenery.
Description
Briançon is a commune of the Hautes-Alpes department, in Southeast France. It is one of the best riding spots in the world and offers a lot of cycle tours all around the city and its surroundings. So, are you ready for an unforgettable 6-day mountain bike trip in this fabulous area? Then join me!
Standing at 1,326 meters (4,350 feet) on the confluence of the Durance and the Guisane rivers, Briançon is the highest city in France. This beautiful medieval walled town is surrounded by a perfect terrain for cycling. As it has regularly featured as a stage town in the Tour de France, it is a popular spot for this exhilarating activity.
On this 6-day mountain bike trip we will explore the region and find some stunning cycle descents. We will discover amazing bike routes not only in Briançon but also in La Grave, the Queyras valley, the Ecrins, and the Vallée de la Clarée. Additionally, every day we will have picnics in gorgeous spots where we will recharge our energies before continuing with the adventure. You can take a look at the complete itinerary below for a more detailed description of what we will do each day! Keep in mind that the itinerary may change slightly.
So, if you want to explore Briançon and its surroundings in Southeast France, please contact me. Let’s enjoy an unforgettable mountain bike trip together!
And if you prefer a shorter tour in this same area, check out my Mountain biking weekend in Queyras.
Meeting point
Itinerary
Day 1: Briançonnais
We will meet at Briançon SNCF station at 9 a.m. or Oulx-Cesana (TGV) at 8:15 a.m. all dressed to start riding. A minibus will drive us to the starting point.
We will start gently to warm up, and after a snack break, we will ride up a perfect trail that is a favorite among locals: The Torrent de Sachas.
Elevation +1200m/ -1200m
Distance: 25 km
Meals included: dinner
Accommodation: lodge
Day 2: Ecrins balcony route
After a hearty breakfast, we begin an uphill ride through the bucolic Guisane valley. After 20km, we reach the famous Col du Lautaret, at an altitude of 2042m, which we offer a progressive ascent of 800m of D+, with superb landscapes. After a short break facing La Meije, we will ride on an amazing balcony route facing the Ecrins glaciers!
The way back will be easy going and we will stop for a break at the Briançon Italian ice cream parlor.
Elevation: +1000m/-1000m
Distance: 40km
Meals included: breakfast - dinner
Accommodation: lodge
Day 3: Montgenevre
We will ride towards the Montgenèvre border pass (1850m).
From Collet Vert to Lac Gignoux to Chenaillet (2650m), we will reach Col de la Cochette and descend below Fort de l'Infernet towards Briançon. You will enjoy a monumental descent of more than 1300m!
Altitude difference: +1300m/-1300m approx
Distance: 30-40km
Meals included: breakfast - dinner
Accommodation: lodge
Day 4: Guillestrois
We will ride down to the Mont-Dauphin fort (a must in the area) to explore the Guillestrois and adapt the itinerary to the group with options that include a descent in the pine forest, singles on the ridges, and more.
Some local beer at the end of the day will help us recover.
Day elevation: +1100m/-1100m approx
Distance of the day: 35kms approx
Meals included today: breakfast - dinner
Accommodation included on this day: lodge
Day 5: Vallouise valley
On day 5 of our adventure, we will enjoy a tour around the magical Vallouise valley. Facing the glaciers, the singletracks will follow one another with grandiose landscapes and varied terrain. We will pass the Pousterle pass on the Oréac plateau to finish with a majestic descent via the awe-inspiring perched valley of Narreyroux.
Altitude gain: +1300m/-1300m approx
Distance: 30km
Meals included today: breakfast - dinner
Accommodation included on this day: lodge
Day 6: Cervières
On the last day of the tour, we will ride along the French-Italian border from our base in Cervières. Lakes, volcanic ridges, and other stunning landscapes will make the day unforgettable! We will stop for a coffee break at the Rifugio Mautino on the Italian side and then it's back to the valley and transfer to Briançon or Oulx.
Elevation: +900m to +1200m/-900m to -1200m
Distance: 30-40km
Meals included: Breakfast
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