Trans Provence: 6 days mountain biking in Provence
The Trans Provence is guaranteed to be one of the most beautiful routes for a MTB vacation - mountain biking in Provence is guaranteed to get every biker's heart pumping.
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General info
If you are in the mood for an unforgettable MTB trip, you should pay close attention now: We send you to the Trans Provence to the French Maritime Alps. As an absolute highlight among mountain bike tours, the Trans Provence has long since made a name for itself in the bike scene. In six days, more than 250 bike kilometers lead to the best single trails of Provence and the French Maritime Alps. The bike days are breathtaking and shine with great views of the mountains of the Maritime Alps. Without racing hustle and bustle, but with a sensibly designed ascent, we enjoy great 15,000 downhill meters of altitude with about 8500 uphill. Still an absolute insider tip, because on the trails you often meet no like-minded people or other recreational athletes for days.
As Guides accompany you two bike professionals. One of them will make sure that you are properly fed and strengthened during your MTB tour through the Trans-Provence. Every day a speciality picnic is served for lunch. This has the advantage that you only need a small daypack.
Travel period
14.09.2024 - 21.09.2024
Seasons
Autumn, Summer
Minimum age
19
Number of participants
Minimum 4, maximum 7 participants
Skill levels
S3 trails are interspersed with larger boulders, roots, high steps, loose scree, difficult slopes, and generally difficult terrain. Gradients of over 70% are not uncommon. Demanding riding techniques such as rear wheel shifting, precise braking and good balance are a prerequisite.
Services & Prices
Not only the tours offer variety and diversity on the Trans Provence, also the accommodations are each a highlight in itself.
Included services
7x overnight stay with breakfast
7x dinner
6x regional lunch snack
Arrival/return journey from/to Stubai
All necessary shuttle routes
Luggage transport
Accompaniment and guidance by certified bike guide
Additional services (Exclusive)
Single room supplement 300,- EUR
Prices
Reisepreis 2380 €
Accommodation& Catering
The nights on your Trans Provence bike trip we spend every day in a different, beautiful accommodation. Pure variety, because we have everything from a mountain hut in the Maritime Alps to a city hotel. At all accommodations, the bikes can be parked in a locked room.
Catering
We also emphasize variety in our meals: breakfast is included in the accommodation. Dinner is either at the accommodation itself or we spread out and eat in great restaurants in the villages. During a short digestive walk we get to know the charming regions even better.
At noon, our guides will provide you with a picnic lunch from the region.
Equipment
Number 1 on the packing list is your maintained and fully functional Fully with at least 140 mm. Protective equipment is of course mandatory. It is also important that you bring enough spare parts. Although we have a large box of tools and spare parts with us, but as we know, each bike is a little different. We do not pass bike stores every day.
You will receive a detailed packing list for your Trans Provence bike trip from us upon booking.
Fully with at least 140 mm suspension travel
Helmet, gloves, sunglasses and knee protectors
Brake pads, derailleur hanger, spare inner tubes, tires, etc.
Destination
& Arrival
Provence is a landscape in the southeast of France, which shines with beautiful nature and numerous, well-known cities (e.g. Nice).
Interesting spots/trails
Every day, new impressions push themselves into the consciousness: It alternates gray, red and brown earth. Sometimes with a lot of grip, sometimes with less, sometimes a very ordinary single trail. Constantly the landscape changes, every day we notice the differences in the excellent cuisine. Sometimes the rustic flair prevails, sometimes we dive into the Mediterranean feeling of sun, beach and sea.
Travel options
We travel together from the Innsbuck area. We will inform you about the exact meeting point when booking. This way you will get to know your bike group for the next few days and save yourself long hours in the car. It is also possible to get on in Milan or Turin - so you can also arrive by plane to Innsbruck, Milan or Turin.
If you're coming from Switzerland, it's best to take the train to Milan.
Joint arrival by car from Innsbruck surroundings
Transfer possible in Innsbruck, Turin and Milan
Program
With arrival and departure we are 8 days on the road. In between, you'll experience a picture-perfect mountain bike adventure on the Trans Provence.
Day 1
Arrival: We start early in the morning from Stubaital/Medraz via Milan and Turin to Embrun or Briancon. Depending on traffic and breaks we will arrive there between 3 and 5 pm.
Day 2
Embrun - Barcelonnette, 1,574 Hm UP, 2.292 Hm DOWN, 36 km
Day 3
Barcelonnette - Colmars, 1,660 Hm UP, 2.716 Hm DOWN, 45 km
Day 4
Colmars - Valberg, 1,921 Hm UP, 3.209 Hm DOWN, 50 km
Day 5
Valberg - Valdeblore, 867 Hm UP, 2.902 Hm DOWN, 34 km
Day 6
Valdeblore - Sospel, 1,381 Hm UP, 4,031 Hm DOWN, 63 km
Day 7
Sospel - Menton, 1,543 Hm UP, 2.257 Hm DOWN, 43 km
Day 8
Departure: Directly after breakfast we will depart. The route this time takes us via Finale Ligure and Milan to Tyrol. Depending on the hotel chosen, it may also be that we have breakfast along the route and leave earlier.
Contact
Preis 2380 € p. Person