E-bike Enduro trip in Luberon and Provence Colorado
Join us for a four-day e-biking adventure and explore the vibrant colors of Provence Colorado and the natural beauty of Luberon with a certified IFMGA guide. This e-bike enduro trip is perfect for comfortable, experienced or expert riders. Be prepared to zigzag across boxwoods, ride through stunning natural landscapes and explore exotic limestone-covered canyons!
Group
4 Days
All year
High
Advanced
Highlights
- Experience year-round mountain biking on thrilling singletracks, with the sweet fragrance of Provence
- Enhance your Enduro mountain biking skills while enjoying the ride
- Explore the best singletracks of the region accompanied by a certified mountain bike instructor.
Description
Are you ready to ride through the wild scenery of Luberon and Provence Colorado? Test yourself as you take your mountain biking skills to the next level on the best singletracks of the region with a certified mountain bike instructor.
Join us in this thrilling adventure surrounded by the natural beauty of southern France while improving your E-bike riding skills and meeting new people!
Ride in the magical Luberon region, savoring local delicacies and enjoying comfortable temperatures all year round. Experience the thrill of riding on incredible single tracks that will leave you breathless, with twists and turns that will challenge even the most experienced riders.
After an exhilarating day on the trails you'll be able to unwind, relax by the hotel pool, taste the wonderful local flavors such as the delicious traditional "pissaladières" and recharge for another exciting day of riding.
Explore the stunning valleys and exotic canyons, filled with secret spots, fascinating history, and awe-inspiring vistas that will accompany us throughout our journey. This exciting trip will take us through a wide range of routes, such as:
Aigue Brun Canyon
St Saturnin-lès-Apt
Ochres of Luberon
Expect plenty of switchbacks, steps, and singletracks along with several downhill trails around charming perched villages and geological wonders, giving you a chance to showcase your refined riding skills. By the end of this trip, you'll undoubtedly have gained expert-level mountain biking skills and experience
So, if you're ready for this amazing adventure in France and up for the challenge ahead, don't hesitate and book your trip today!
Price includes
Itinerary
Day 1: Warm-Up Ride in Luberon
On this first day, we will greet you and arrange transportation from Briançon.
To begin with this MTB Enduro course, we will start with a warm welcome at the Aix en Provence TGV station and transfer to the Luberon. Once we arrive, we will check our gear and equipment, provide a refresher on MTB techniques, and then we'll be ready to hit the trails!
We'll start with a small loop to acquaint ourselves with the unique and unpredictable terrain. We'll assess everyone's needs and preferences, and then we'll begin with some exciting trails.
After that, we'll head to the hotel where we can unwind and have our first debrief of the course.
Day 2: Ride in Aigue Brun Canyon
We'll hop on a short transfer to reach one of the most stunning valets in Luberon. To start off, we'll do a technical loop on the plateau to get our muscles warmed up and ready. Then, we'll venture into the Aigue Brun canyon for an energizing ride. You can expect plenty of switchbacks, steps, and singletracks along the cliffs. We'll also offer several downhill trails around charming perched villages and geological wonders, giving us a chance to showcase your riding skills.
After a demanding day of MTB riding we'll return to the hotel and relax with a refreshing aperitif.
Day 3: Explore St Saturnin-lès-Apt
We'll ready ourselves for the most exciting day of this trip where we'll explore the village of St Saturin-lès-Apt and its exemplary Luberon hills filled with technical singletracks. Along the way, we will take a moment to discover the "aiguiers", intricate basins carved into the rock. We'll then continue experiencing a variety of singles, turns and descents. The program includes three long specials, with the possibility of adding a fourth if the bikes are up for it!
Afterward, we'll recover with a refreshing debrief in the pool.
Day 4: Riding the Ochres of Luberon
On the final day of our MTB Enduro course, we'll take you on an unforgettable ride through the Ochres of Luberon. This "secret spot" will be a total change of scenery with lots of fun loops and trails with incredible flow.
After dusting ourselves off, we'll enjoy our last snack on Provencal soil. Then, it'll be time to say goodbye and transfer back to the designated points of departure.
Equipment you will need to bring
- E-bike, mountain or touring type, with flat pedals. If you come with your own, load it, bring your charger, check the condition of your pads, chain, cassette, derailleur. Check condition of your tires and that your spokes are tight, your wheel not warped. We recommend: - An ebike with a 500W battery. - Backpack: 20-25 liters max - Helmet and goggles mandatory - Mountain bike gloves (A spare pair of warm gloves) - Low, flat-soled hiking shoes - An ebike with a 500W battery. - Elbow and knee protectors are strongly recommended - A repair kit, including a pair of brake pads (adapted to the right brake model), an extra derailleur hanger, a quick link adapted to your chain, pumps, self-adhesive patches, air chambers of the right size and any other specifics of your own bike.
FAQs
What level of experience is required for this trip?
To fully enjoy this trip you should feel comfortable with long and challenging descents, handle tight switchbacks and steep climbs, control your brakes and navigate tricky obstacles such as tree roots, rocks, and steps. The descents can be long and continuous, gradually becoming more challenging throughout the week. While they can be steep and technically demanding at times, there are rarely any dangerous sections.
What level of fitness is required for this trip?
This trip is designed for avid mountain bikers or those who regularly engage in outdoor activities and enjoy challenging themselves physically. You should be accustomed to spending a full day riding at least once a week, and possibly a few shorter outing throughout the week, for a few weeks leading up to the trip. Our routes will include long and demanding climbs, which may require pushing or carrying your bike at times. Anticipate ascents ranging between approximately 800 and 1400 meters per day.
Can I rent gear for the trip?
Don't worry if you don't have the necessary equipment for the trip. We offer rental gear that is relatively new or brand new, of good quality, and tailored to your activity of choice. You can travel light and rent our E-bike Enduro pack, which includes a repair kit and helmet for the entire 6-day trip at a competitive price of €330 (charged based on the number of days used during the trip).
Please note that all our bikes undergo thorough checks before each trip, and you would be liable for any damage to the bike during the trip.
Additionally, prices and bike brands may vary depending on availability and trip levels.
What are some recommended accommodations near our adventure location?
About the guide
Azimut
4.2
(15)
Mountain Guide
We enjoy very much discovering and rediscovering 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.
Languages
French | English
What people are saying about Azimut
Thierry
Awesome experience, knocked another item from my bucket list.
Yogesh
Well organised trip with excellent guides and admin support Highly recommend 😊
jozsef
The Guide did not even know I'am on splitboard. Everyone else was on skis, I was the only one on board. Guide has no experience on board, so the daily trips was designed for skiers, not borders. I would like to know which company is responsible putting me in a ski group, Azimut or Explore-Share? If you don't know the difference between what is doable with skis and splitboards, you would not sell trips for splitboarders! In the only day I could enjoy somehow, I did very hard time to stay on my feet on icy steeps, because I should have had a crampon, but I did not have it, because the list of necessary equipment does not mention it. All the skiers had one. The guide anyway did what he could to help me, all the respect for Rafael. But the whole trip was a fuckup for me that way. I really want to know who is responsible!?
Yelena
the trip did not correspond program description which forced me to leave on the second day, with huge financial losses. the guide checked and confirmed ny capabilities to ski - indeed after it was failed off road asked me to make a decission to give up. When I asked the agency to organize a transfer at least back to the meeting point (from the middle of nowhere) they pretended they can't do it (indeed, it was included to the program...) the worst every trip in my life. And explore and share instead of any invistigation simply did not care.
Raphael
Had a great trip. Unfortunately the guide was not fluent in English as written in the description. That is something that could lead to a very tricky situation if there would‘ve been a dangerous situation. The selection of the group by azimut was not the best as at least one person was physically not capable of doing this trip. However, the service by explore-share was great!
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