• Exploring the Briançonnais and the Italian Piedmont by electric mountain bike
  • Exploring the Briançonnais and the Italian Piedmont by electric mountain bike
  • Exploring the Briançonnais and the Italian Piedmont by electric mountain bike
  • Exploring the Briançonnais and the Italian Piedmont by electric mountain bike
  • Exploring the Briançonnais and the Italian Piedmont by electric mountain bike
  • Exploring the Briançonnais and the Italian Piedmont by electric mountain bike
Briançon / Piedmont

Exploring the Briançonnais and the Italian Piedmont by electric mountain bike

4,8/5 (4 reviews)
Réf : SOUKRM

In summary

  • Sports
    Mountain biking and e-mountain biking
  • Duration
    6 days
  • Level
    Confirmed

    Levels

    Mountain biking and e-mountain biking
    Beginner
    For those wishing to discover mountain biking, enduro, or "All Mountain" riding, and who have little or no experience mountain biking in the mountains. You want to learn the essential technical skills for both descending and climbing on rideable trails.
    Intermediate
    For occasional mountain bikers. You are comfortable shifting gears and modulating your braking, and you can clear obstacles by unweighting the bike. You will ride on 4x4 tracks that offer a gradual progression, though you may encounter the occasional steep section. Daily elevation gain is approximately 400 to 600 meters.
    Confirmed
    For mountain bikers who are already enthusiasts with some riding experience. You have mastered gear shifting and braking control, and are able to clear obstacles by unweighting the bike, as well as ride up or down short, steep sections. Ideal for riders looking to improve their descending skills on singletrack trails that are rarely very steep but sometimes technical (rocks, roots, etc.) without being exposed, featuring daily elevation gains of 600 to 1,000 meters.
    Advanced
    For mountain bikers who are already skilled descenders and confident in their technique. You are capable of navigating switchbacks, riding along off-camber trails without hesitation, controlling your braking, and clearing small obstacles (such as roots, rocks, and steps). The long, sustained descents—which increase in difficulty throughout the week—are sometimes steep, often technical, and occasionally exposed, though rarely dangerous. Expect daily elevation gains of between 800m and 1,400m.
    Expert
    For experts and experienced, regular riders. You are capable of navigating switchbacks and off-camber trails, controlling your braking, and clearing obstacles such as roots, rocks, and steps. The descents are long and sustained—often steep, technical, and sometimes exposed. You are looking to challenge yourself with daily elevation changes of 1,400 to 2,000 meters.
  • Destination
    Briançon / Piedmont
  • Age
    From 16 - 90 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    65.85 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This group trip is perfect for travelers who want to experience a sporting adventure with other enthusiasts and be guided.
    Type of stay
    In a group
  • Languages
    🇫🇷
    French

In a few words

Discover the most beautiful routes in the Briançonnais region and the Italian Piedmont by electric mountain bike ! Accompanied by a specialist instructor who knows the area like the back of their hand, you'll depart daily from the hotel, either directly by bike or via a short transfer. You'll ride through the best sections and have a blast! You'll tackle the legendary Col du Granon , explore the lakes of Montgenèvre , Orceyrette , and Rochemolles , and finish in style at the Fort de l'Infernet !

The highlights

  • A small group of 8 people maximum
  • Logistics handled from start to finish
  • The comfort of your 2* hotel
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Sport

Level

Mountain biking and e-mountain biking

Confirmed

Levels

Mountain biking and e-mountain biking
Beginner
For those wishing to discover mountain biking, enduro, or "All Mountain" riding, and who have little or no experience mountain biking in the mountains. You want to learn the essential technical skills for both descending and climbing on rideable trails.
Intermediate
For occasional mountain bikers. You are comfortable shifting gears and modulating your braking, and you can clear obstacles by unweighting the bike. You will ride on 4x4 tracks that offer a gradual progression, though you may encounter the occasional steep section. Daily elevation gain is approximately 400 to 600 meters.
Confirmed
For mountain bikers who are already enthusiasts with some riding experience. You have mastered gear shifting and braking control, and are able to clear obstacles by unweighting the bike, as well as ride up or down short, steep sections. Ideal for riders looking to improve their descending skills on singletrack trails that are rarely very steep but sometimes technical (rocks, roots, etc.) without being exposed, featuring daily elevation gains of 600 to 1,000 meters.
Advanced
For mountain bikers who are already skilled descenders and confident in their technique. You are capable of navigating switchbacks, riding along off-camber trails without hesitation, controlling your braking, and clearing small obstacles (such as roots, rocks, and steps). The long, sustained descents—which increase in difficulty throughout the week—are sometimes steep, often technical, and occasionally exposed, though rarely dangerous. Expect daily elevation gains of between 800m and 1,400m.
Expert
For experts and experienced, regular riders. You are capable of navigating switchbacks and off-camber trails, controlling your braking, and clearing obstacles such as roots, rocks, and steps. The descents are long and sustained—often steep, technical, and sometimes exposed. You are looking to challenge yourself with daily elevation changes of 1,400 to 2,000 meters.
For mountain bikers who are already enthusiasts with some riding experience. You have mastered gear shifting and braking control, and are able to clear obstacles by unweighting the bike, as well as ride up or down short, steep sections. Ideal for riders looking to improve their descending skills on singletrack trails that are rarely very steep but sometimes technical (rocks, roots, etc.) without being exposed, featuring daily elevation gains of 600 to 1,000 meters.

The expert's opinion

You have already done e-MTB in the mountains: you are comfortable on the terrain encountered (hairpin turns, rocky sections, etc.) and you are in sufficient physical condition to spend full days outdoors at altitude (even with the electric assistance of the motor!).


In figures

MOUNTAIN BIKING

  • Average duration/day: 4h30
  • Average distance/day: 40 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 1320 m
  • Average daily descent: 1360 m
  • Predominant type of terrain : Dirt road

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 4 to 8 people
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
Supervisor
You are supervised by a mountain bike instructor, certified as a French Cycling Instructor (MCF), who knows the area perfectly.

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6

  • Arrival and reception

    • Accommodation 2-star hotel
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included

    Arrival at the 2-star Hotel l'Echaillon in the afternoon. After settling in, briefing on the week's program and equipment check with your instructor at 6 pm. Complimentary aperitif before dinner.

    Day 1

Note

VERY IMPORTANT: The instructor reserves the right to modify the program for any reason (weather conditions, fitness level of the day, technical level of participants, etc.) in order to ensure a better experience for you.

Accommodation

🏨 2-star hotel - Days 1 to 5
  • 🏨 2-star hotel - Days 1 to 5
  • 🏨 2-star hotel - Days 1 to 5
  • 🏨 2-star hotel - Days 1 to 5
  • 🏨 2-star hotel - Days 1 to 5
🏨 2-star hotel - Days 1 to 5

You'll be staying in the hamlet of Roubion, at the entrance to Névache , in comfortable mountain-style accommodation . Enjoy the bar, lounge area, and two terraces for sunny breakfasts, as well as the wellness area: hammam, sauna, and Størvatt (a traditional Moroccan spa). You can also book massages with essential oils or treatments in osteopathy and kinesiology.

Access

Departure
Névache
Day 1 : 14h00
End of stay
Névache
Day 6 - 16h00

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toBriançon,Oulx ( Italie )OrGrenoble

From Paris, you have several options:

  1. Either arriving on the Italian side via the TGV PARIS-OULX
  2. From this station, you will need to take a direct bus to Briançon. Tickets must be purchased 48 hours in advance of your trip on the SNCF website.

Either Paris / Grenoble + bus Grenoble / Briançon

Either arriving directly from Paris/Briançon , by night train or daytime trains:

  1. From Marseille or Valence, there are direct TER trains to Briançon.


Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available

You can drive to the hotel, where there is a large parking lot. We'll keep this description brief, given that in this modern age, GPS is standard equipment in our cars and on our phones.

From the south, you go up the Durance valley to reach Briançon.

From the north and west, you can, like cyclists, take the Lautaret Pass and its spectacular views, or choose the comfort (and the price) of crossing into Italy via the Fréjus Tunnel, a road version of the ambitious railway project of the mid-18th century. Consider carpooling!


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Price details

The price includes

  1. Full board from the evening of Day 1 to Day 6 after the picnic
  2. Accommodation in a 2-star hotel in a shared triple room
  3. 5 days of instruction by a mountain bike instructor
  4. On-site transfers related to activities
  5. Organization fees
  6. Wellness area

The price does not include

  1. Mountain bike and equipment rental (premium full-suspension e-MTB €295 for 5 days)
  2. Round-trip transportation to Névache
  3. Drinks
  4. Personal expenses

Options

You will be able to select these options when booking.
  1. Mountain bike equipment rental : CHF308.75 / person
  2. Extra night BEFORE stay - Single room : CHF142.50 / person
  3. Extra night BEFORE stay - Double room : CHF90.25 / person
  4. Extra night BEFORE stay - Triple room : CHF86.45 / person
  5. Additional night AFTER your stay - Single room : CHF142.50 / person
  6. Additional night AFTER stay - Double room : CHF90.25 / person
  7. Extra night AFTER stay - Triple room : CHF86.45 / person
  8. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities
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4,8/5
(4 reviews)
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Reviews displayed in reverse chronological order
D

Dulcia

july 2026
Translated from French
I wanted to go on a mountain biking trip but didn't have anyone to go with. I joined a decathlon travel trio (confirmed mountain biker) and wasn't disappointed. I met some fun people and had an active (40km/day) but relaxing (full board and no responsibilities) week. Recommended!
Published on 03/08/2026
T

Thierry

june 2025
Translated from French
The hotel is in a beautiful location with welcoming and attentive staff. Many thanks to our guide Yves who showed us some great trails and helped us improve our mountain biking skills. I highly recommend it.
Published on 20/06/2025
S

Silvio

june 2025
Translated from French
The organization of the trip was the most satisfying aspect for me. Everything was designed around the scheduled mountain activities. However, the mountain biking guide made disparaging comments about Italians throughout the entire trip. It was suggested that neutral leadership be provided between the two countries. I consider such behavior unprofessional, especially in such a location, on the Franco-Italian border. Everyone is proud of their country of origin.
Published on 16/06/2025

They traveled with us

Discover the authentic experiences of our travelers
4,8/5
(4 reviews)
At Decathlon, the reviews are reliable.
Reviews displayed in reverse chronological order
D

Dulcia

july 2026
Translated from French
I wanted to go on a mountain biking trip but didn't have anyone to go with. I joined a decathlon travel trio (confirmed mountain biker) and wasn't disappointed. I met some fun people and had an active (40km/day) but relaxing (full board and no responsibilities) week. Recommended!
Published on 03/08/2026
T

Thierry

june 2025
Translated from French
The hotel is in a beautiful location with welcoming and attentive staff. Many thanks to our guide Yves who showed us some great trails and helped us improve our mountain biking skills. I highly recommend it.
Published on 20/06/2025
S

Silvio

june 2025
Translated from French
The organization of the trip was the most satisfying aspect for me. Everything was designed around the scheduled mountain activities. However, the mountain biking guide made disparaging comments about Italians throughout the entire trip. It was suggested that neutral leadership be provided between the two countries. I consider such behavior unprofessional, especially in such a location, on the Franco-Italian border. Everyone is proud of their country of origin.
Published on 16/06/2025
y

yves

june 2025
Translated from French
A perfect hotel welcome and an excellent guide
Published on 15/06/2025
The L'Echaillon team
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The L'Echaillon team

4.8/5 (152 reviews) • 64 stays
Based in Névache, in the heart of the Clarée Valley, our local partner has been the long-standing expert on this wild territory of the Hautes-Alpes for over 40 years. Summer and winter alike, they open the doors to a pristine environment with a privileged climate, offering virtually every imaginable mountain activity. Your base camp? A welcoming two-star hotel combining tranquility and comfort. With its cozy rooms and a wellness area dedicated to relaxation, the hotel prioritizes hospitality during your stay. It's the ideal address for those seeking to combine sporting pleasures with complete rejuvenation in one of the most authentic valleys of the Alps.
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