Mountain Biking

The Grand Veymont (2,341m) is the Vercors' highest peak and forms an almost endless skyline. From these mountain summits, a series of rugged highlands, forests and plateaux are formed which will appeal to mountainbikers who enjoy long demanding days in the saddle. The high plateau offers extreme and remote access to some of the finest scenery in Europe. This is rare, all mountain wilderness, adventure mountain biking at its very best.

Liam Killeen - Team Specialized

 

All our tours are led by an experienced, qualified guide with a maximum of 8 people. Most rides will start and finish from your accommodation. Some days, we will hitch up the trailer and take the option to travel further afield so you can enjoy the full ”Esprit of the Vercors” experience.

During the high season there will be the opportunity to take the ski lifts up to newer pastures to hone your downhill techniques or just to access other high altitude routes. An additional cost is required for the ski lift service.

 

Sample Mountain Bike Week

 

Day 1 - Transfer to hotel

Day 2 - Taking the forest trail up to La Molière (1,650m) from where you can look across to the mountain ranges of Belledonne, Ecrins, Chartreuse, Oisans Mont Blanc and the city of Grenoble. Camera essential. Distance 35km

Day 3 - Steady ride out into the forests at Les Narces and around the cross country ski tracks. Join the technical descent to the head of the Gorge de la Bourne. Some single-track fun around the Corrençon golf course before heading into Villard de Lans. Distance 40km

Day 4 - Drive out to take the ski lift to Côte 2000. Say a prayer, then descend down towards Corrençon. Climb up to the beautiful Chateau Julien (1,530m) and descend across the prairie d’Herbouilly. Distance 45km

Day 5 - Ride out of Autrans to the first climb of the day and into the forests of le Claret. Fast descent over roots and rocks before dropping over the ridge into Lans en Vercors. Through the village and onto Les Allières (1,449m) Distance 45km

Day 6 - Drive out to Vassieux en Vercors for some high level adventure riding in the Forêt de Lente and Font d’Urle. True wilderness riding in some exposed regions including some breathtaking views and riding the cliff edges on the balconies of the southern Vercors. Distance 50-60km

Day 7 - Another trip out for a marathon endurance session. A major excursion into the wilderness by traversing the High Plateau de Vercors. From Col de Rousset across the “Grande Traversée du Vercors, Variant” following the trails of the Trans Vercors race route below Le Grand Veymont mountain. Distance 70km

Day 8 - Optional ride depending on flight time (am). Recovery ride on the local plateau roads. (pm) Transfer to Grenoble/St Geoirs airport.

 

Please note that this itinerary is not binding but a sample only.

Bikeandski-Vercors will be attending the following events during 2006. Some of our MTB Tours and Camps are planned to coincide with these events. If you are planning to race please inform us when you book.

 

 

For Bikeandski-Vercors MTB training weeks, see our full schedule.

 

Bikeandski-Vercors.com will be attending the following events during 2008:

 

If you wish to come and train with us outside our scheduled trips, we should be able to accommodate you even at short notice. Please contact us for availability.

 

Entry to any of these events will require you to complete an entry form & supply the relevant fee in euros €. A medical letter from your doctor stating that you are declared fit to participate in cycling must be provided to the organisation. Wearing of an approved helmet at all times is mandatory.