Enduro Tour of Mont Blanc
lift assisted Chamonix, Verbier and La Thuile

We have revised our mythical Tour of Mont Blanc making it even more fun to ride.
More ENDURO style using ski lifts for maximum pleasure without sacrificing the best trails and the most beautiful views of the Mont Blanc range!

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In one week you will ride ENDURO style using ski lifts on the magnificent singletracks of:

    Enduro in CHAMONIX (France) Enduro in VERBIER (Switzerland) Enduro in LA THUILE (Italy)

You will climb the three highest mountain passes on the Tour of Mont Blanc using your own leg power!

- Grand Col Ferret 2537m, from Switzerland to Italy
- Col de la Seigne 2516m, from Italy to France
- Col de la Gittaz 2322m, France

You will enjoy the most beautiful panoramas of the Mont Blanc and the most fantastic trails you will have ridden!!


8 days - level 3/5
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PRICE: 1599 €

INCLUDED

ALPSMOUNTAINBIKE cycling jersey 7 nights accommodation all meals from dinner on Saturday of arrival to breakfast Saturday of departure picnic lunches Professional guiding lift passes in Chamonix valley luggage transfer to evening accommodation (inc. mountain refuge) Pick up and Drop off at Geneva airport The ski lifts in Chamonix, Verbier, La Thuile, Courmayeur and the Mont Blanc Tramway return transfer to Geneva airport on Saturday of arrival/departure

NOT INCLUDED

Flights/Travel etc Expenses of repair and maintenance of bikes Cancellation/medical insurances and repatriation costs Bike hire Alcohol and extra drinks All that is not included/understood in the heading 'Included'.

Warning: This itineray is given for your information and may be changed at the discretion of the guide depending on the weather conditions, physical ability of clients and the trail 'options' we decide together.

The Schedule : arrival Saturday

DAY 1 of arrival (Saturday) : meet at the hotel in Chamonix.
Assemble bikes, technical checks and any last minute purchases. We will have dinner together in a restaurant where your guide will provide a briefing for the week. Overnight in Chamonix.

DAY 2 (Sunday) : Going directly with our shuttle bus to the telecabine at Le Tour to start our day of Enduro riding in the Chamonix Valley! The areas of Le Tour and Vallorcine contain superb technical, flowy singletracks with stunning glacier views of the Mont Blanc range. We will use the lifts several times during the day and finish the day with a fantastic 2000m downhill to Martigny in Switzerland!
Transfer and overnight in Verbier.

Ride distance: 40km Uneven positive: 200m Uneven negative: 4000m Physical difficulty: 3/5 Technical skills: 3/5


DAY 3 (Monday) : We present you Verbier and its internationally renown bike park!
Since 2015, Verbier has taken the fantastic decision to open all its tracks to the practice of Enduro. A big day of biking awaits us thanks to a wide choice of lifts and trails its hard to know which is the most beautiful.
The views over the Swiss Valais will supply our dose of glaciers and high mountains for the day.
Sleeping well with tired arms and dreams filled with hairpin turns, our appetite for singletracks fulfilled!
Night in Verbier.

Ride distance: 45km Uneven positive: 350m Uneven negative: 4500m Physical difficulty: 3/5 Technical skills: 3/5

DAY 4 (Tuesday) : Back on the classic route of the Tour of Mont Blanc.
A short transfer will take us to La Fouly at the foot of the Swiss Val Ferret. Here we begin the climb of the Grand Col Ferret (2537m), the first of the large mountain passes of the TMB.
With 1000m of climb, firstly on a 4x4 track followed by a beautiful trail to the summit, where a breathtaking view of the glaciers of the south face of the Mont Blanc range awaits us.
The descent into the Italian Val Ferret is technical with dozens of small tight turns. A big challenge for most!!
After our picnic lunch, a second short hike-a-bike climb (about 15mins) to reach without doubt one of the most beautiful paths in the Alps.
The balcony trail on the Mont de la Saxe is absolutely sublime with a panorama of the whole south face of the Mont Blanc range and the summit of Mont Blanc, well worth the effort of carrying your bikes!
The last descent of the day to Courmayeur is a delight, alternating rolling sections with hairpin turns. A delicious Italian ice-cream and a cold beer will top off this mythical day!
Night in Courmayeur.

Ride distance: 38km Uneven positive: 1350m Uneven negative: 2000m Physical difficulty: 3/5 Technical skills: 3/5

DAY 5 (Wednesday) : Depart from Courmayeur with our shuttle bus for a short transfer to the Italian resort of La Thuile, now famous thanks to the Enduro World Series, World Cup. La Thuile is linked with ski lifts to the French resort of La Rosiere offers a wide choice of paths for Enduro riders of all levels.
With an incredible view spanning from the Matterhorn and the Mont Rose to the north, through the Mont Blanc range and south to the centre of the French Alps, Les Ecrins and La Meije!
With huge descents on dreamy trails giving us our dose of Italian sized adrenaline!
A good day of biking as we love them!
Night in Courmayeur..

Ride distance: 45km Uneven positive: 250m Uneven negative: 4500m Physical difficulty: 3/5 Technical skills: 3/5


DAY 6 (Thursday) : The Col de la Seigne (2516m), between Italy and France is the second highest mountain pass we will tackle on this TMB. We will take the Courmayeur cablecar directly to the Chécroui Pass from where we will ride along the superb balcony trail above the Val Veny with an impressive view of the south face of the Mont Blanc. A beautiful technical descent facing the enormous Miage Glacier to Lake Combal before starting the last 500m of climb to the mountain pass.
The 1000m descent into the Valley of Glaciers is a rolling and playful trail bringing us to the village of Les Chapieux where our shuttle bus awaits for a short transfer to our hotel on the shores of Lake Roselend.
Night overlooking Lac de Roselend.

Ride distance: 50km Uneven positive: 1100m Uneven negative: 1800m Physical difficulty: 3/5 Technical skills: 3/5

DAY 7 (Friday) : On our last day of this TMB we will climb the third high mountain pass of this tour, the Col de la Gittaz (2320m) via a nice 4x4 track ending with a short hike-a-bike of 15min on an unrideable grassy path.
After a playful descent and passing the Col du Joly, a small path crossing the Tré la Tête Glacier allows us to reach a superb singletrack finishing in the village of Les Contamines Montjoie. A small road section to reach Saint Gervais from where we will take the Mont Blanc Tramway to the Col de Voza, the last mountain pass of this Tour of Mont Blanc.
A technical descent towards the village of Les Houches will be the icing on the cake today and will end the week in style. An easy path along the river takes us back to Chamonix.
Night in Chamonix.

Ride distance: 45km Uneven positive: 1100m Uneven negative: 1900m Physical difficulty: 3/5 Technical skills: 3/5

Day 8 : departure day (Saturday) : SEPARATION OF THE GROUP AND DEPARTURE TO GENEVA AIRPORT.



MINIMUM PARTICIPANTS: Departure assured with 4 participants.
The group is limited to a maximum of 8 participants to ensure the safety, cohesion and friendliness of the group.



Program susceptible to change depending on weather conditions, the quality of the ground, the physical and technical level of participants.

The price includes the stay from arrival to dispersal.

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Level
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Physical
difficulty
  • You ride 2-3 times a week for 1h30 non stop minimum (road or mtb).
  • You can ride at aerobic pace with short anaerobic sections without excessive fatigue.
  • You are able to cycle 4-5 hours per day.
  • You are able to climb 800 meters vertical ascent ( 2400 feet) a day for 3-5 days and can push or carry your bike uphill or downhill on short sections( few meters).
  • You like to challenge yourself


    • Technical
    difficulty
  • You can manage your balance uphill and downhill on loose gravels, rocks and roots.
  • You feel confident in riding singletrack with few roots and rocks, on dry or wet terrain.
  • You can ride short rock garden of 30 meters.
  • You feel confident riding downhill for about 20 minutes non stop.
  • You able able to go up and down a step of about 20 centimeters.
  • You can handle switchbacks.
  • You can ride with a little exposure at times and would like to improve your skills.
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    YOUR BIKE
  • The best option is to ride on your own mountain bike, as it is familiar to you.
  • PLEASE NO XC bikes or short travel bikes (below 130mm)
  • A full suspension bike with at least 130 mm of front and back travel is required.
  • You need to have big grippy tires front and back, minimum 2.3 solid casing.
  • Possibility of renting a full suspension bike from 365 euros a week in the local sports stores (list on request).
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    Distance : 263 km - Ascent : 6000 m - Descent : 18700 m
    Duration8 days: arrival on saturday, departure on saturday
    Terrain
    All kinds of trails !
    Cruisy 2 path trails
    From easy to technical singletracks (some very technical) 'rocky and rooty' trails.
    Location
    Starts and finishes in Chamonix, passes through France, Switzerland and Italy
    Accomodations and food
    7 nights accommodation in hotels (based on double occupancy twin bedrooms). Each accomodations has a secure bike storage, bike-washing facilities, a bar with fresh beers ( there are important things in life! Dinners are 3-courses and each hotels can cater for specific dietary requirements ( veggy, vegan, gluten intolerant etc...), please let us in advance if you have specific diet.
    Lunch
    Our gourmet sandwiches are now reknown as we love to prepare some " deeluxe" lunch for fill your biker's hungry stomchs! So we provide a different sandwich freshly prepared everyday with delicious bread ( organic or whole wheat when possible) and local specialities. In addition we propose unlimited acces to trail snack and fruits!
    Pick up / Drop Off / Meeting point
    The closest international airport is GENEVA / Switzerland, about one hour transfer from Chamonix. The pick up and drop off from / to Geneva airport are included in the price of the trip. Please let us in advance your flight details. You will meet your guide and driver in Chamonix at dinner time. Please do not assemble your bike before you have arrived in at the hotel you'll stay in on saturday evening. Dependding wich trip you ride , you can leave your bike box safely at the hotel and find it back on friday
    Lodging
    In a hotel, in twin or triple rooms.