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6-day Mountain Biking in Briançon, France
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!
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 metres (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 energies before continuing with the adventure. Finally, our minibus will take us back to base to enjoy delicious local dishes and rest. You can take a look at the complete itinerary below for a more detailed description of what we will do each day!
So, if you want to explore Briançon and its surroundings in Southeast France, please contact me. Let’s enjoy an unforgettable mountain bike trip togeather!
And if you prefer a shorter tour in this same area, check out my Mountain biking weekend in Queyras.
Meeting point Oulx-Cesana (IT) - TGV train station Briançon Train Station |
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Itinerary
Day 1: Briançonnais
Warm up climb at Ratière and picnic at midday. First bike descent to analyze your weak points. Mountain biking in Torrent des Sachas.
Altitudes: 700D+/700D-
Day 2: Guillestrois
Climb to the Torrent du Merdanel and stop for a picnic before riding the Bois Durat track.
Altitudes: 1100 D+/1100 D-
Day 3: Queyras
In the early morning we’ll get to the Queyras Valley to ride the fabulous Tour de Furfande.
Altitudes: 1100 D+/1100 D-
Day 4: The Ecrins
Today we”ll explore The Ecrins and its breathtaking summits. Ascent and descent in Col de Tramouillon.
Altitudes: 1100 D+/1100 D-
Day 5: Vallée de la Clarée
We’ll head off to Vallée de la Clarée. Climbing to the Col de Dormillouse to enjoy a 1.2 kilometre bike descent!
Altitudes: 250D+/1250 D-
Day 6: Briançon
Put everything you’ve learned into practice on this final mountain biking day around Briançon.
About the guide
We enjoy very much discovering and re discovering the most beautiful spots in the world, in the Ecrins mountain range but also all around the planet.
Together with the guides in the team, we will share with you unique moments and an amazing journey. From les Ecrins to Chile, from Morocco to Greenland, from Les Gorges du Verdon to Japan, from Italy to Norway… tons of destinations offering all types of mountain activities, different every season. It makes us so happy when I can share them with my friends and clients.
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Prices per person
Group of 1 | EUR 717 each |
Group of 2 | EUR 717 each |
Group of 3 | EUR 717 each |
Group of 4 | EUR 717 each |
Group of 5 | EUR 717 each |
Group of 6 | EUR 717 each |
Group of 7 | EUR 717 each |
Group of 8 | EUR 717 each |
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Price includes
• Guiding fee
• Accommodation
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
What people are saying about this trip
Lilana Esteves
5.00
March 2020
Sietske Hoving
4.00
January 2020
We really enjoyed the trip. As well the group, the skiing as the guide. A good hotel with enough facilities and very guest friendly. Thank you for your service and organization
Jason Baynes
5.00
September 2019
What an incredible experience. Everything went superbly , the guides, organization and the team did a spectacular job.
Herbert Navarro
1.00
September 2019
I was disappointed. I was slower than the rest of the group reaching Tete Rousse, and the guide discouraged me from going to Gouter. I had a slight ankle sprain the day before which slowed my ascent. I recovered 95% the day after. My complaint: when I decided to go for a second guided attempt, at a slower pace, I received no help in securing a guide, or a reservation at Gouter. The online reservation showed fully booked both for Rousse and Gouter. But I know that there were lots of empty bunks at Rousse, and I suspect the same at Gouter. I received sympathy, but only as a formality. Initially I had sought a single dedicated guide, but I was encouraged to join a group. I did not get a choice.I should have known better, I knew my pace would be a bit slower, but I counted on your support and understanding. I got neither. I was on my own with no help.
Edward de Haan
4.00
August 2019
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Kim Deferspiel
2.00
August 2019
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Ryan Beck
5.00
July 2019
Trip was excellent but explore share needs to provide more information, the only reason I knew what was going on is that I was with Azimut on another trip.
Ildiko Knudson
5.00
July 2019
I climbed with Marco. He is a very experienced mountain guide with a huge knowledge. I felt safe the whole time. A lot of laughs during the trip. Thank you explore-share.
5.00
June 2019
Our guide was Christopher Garrigues
Jérémie Crmr
5.00
April 2019
Le boss et toute l\'équipe sont des grands passionnés, et ça se sent
Radu Oprea
5.00
September 2018
Great experience with very knowledgeable and friendly guides. Great atmosphere.
Yasutaka
4.00
August 2018
I joined this trip 30 Jul - 2 Aug with my friend from Japan. This was third try of mountaineering in foreign countries . The weather was not good, but we were able to stand on the summit. It was amazing experience for us because we have wanted to climb European mountains for a long time. We appreciate our guide and support staffs. Thank you!
Anna Rozzorenova-Helle
5.00
August 2018
My trip was great and the guides were the best!!!
Tom Godtfredsen
5.00
July 2018
More challenging than I thought I would be. Happy to get up; happy to get down. All 3 guides were great. Showed confidence, and took very good care of us :)
Kohei Nishimura
4.00
July 2018
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yaron lavy
5.00
July 2018
The traveller did not leave a comment.
Ketil Wermskog
4.00
June 2018
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Kei Hidaka
5.00
September 2017
It was the first time to climb the mountain in foreign country for me. However As I don\'t like the such a tour which includes all like flight, accomodation etc. That\'s why I chose the Explore-share. I enjoyed much this tour thanks to friendly and nice guide and also other participants, though we couldn\'t climb Mont Blanc because of bad weather condition. Finally this tour was well organized with skilled guides. I hope for next chance to climb Mont Blanc.
Cedric Ferrero
5.00
August 2017
Quand on a affaire à des personnes passionnées et professionnelles, le résultat s\'en ressent! Continuez à partager la montagne!!
Anna
5.00
April 2017
My experience was better than I could have imagined. I didn\'t have to worry about anything other than showing up in Oulx with my ski boots! Simon, our guide, was excellent, totally competent, and easy-going. We spent time in the best ski areas in beautiful, small French towns. Our accommodations and food were also top notch. I\'d highly recommend Azimut.
Gicquel Jérôme
5.00
October 2014
Merci à l\'équipe et surtout notre super guide JB qui nous a supporté jusqu au sommet
Merci beaucoup à Manu et Antoine, nos deux guides, pour cette excellente semaine. Ils ont été aux petits soins et très professionnels: s\'assurant que chacun était en sécurité et profitait le plus possible de son séjour, de la montagne et de la bonne neige ;). L\'hébergement, à l\'hôtel Les Agneaux était aussi fantastique: nourriture faite maison, locale, chambres très confortables et propriétaire encore une fois aux petits soins. C\'était top!