BEGINNERS WEEKS

If you would like to experience riding in the Alps but are put off by stories of rocks, roots and steep slopes then why not try our Alpine Intro Week. Our fully Qualified MTB instructors will take you through all the basics of steering, braking, turning etc and then slowly introduce you to some of the best singletrack in the world. With Mont Blanc as a back drop and the ski lifts to help take the effort out of climbing what better place to learn or improve your skills.

Itinerary

Day 1: Morning: bike check and set-up.
Afternoon: steering and braking.

Day 2: Morning: how to get on and off the lift with your bike, gear selection and reading the terrain.
Afternoon: singletrack, how to deal with rocks and roots, line selection.

Day 3: All day ride using skills learnt. Ride to Arc2000, return after lunch (spot some marmotts).

Day 4: Introduce more technical singletrack including switchbacks, possibly ride Red 7 or Vernettes.

Day 5: The big one - Black 8 to Bourg St. Maurice.

Day 6: Freeride, use your new skills to explore the mountain.

Beginners Weeks are subject to a minimum of 8 people.