• Mountain biking in the Pilat Rhodanien
  • Mountain biking in the Pilat Rhodanien
  • Mountain biking in the Pilat Rhodanien
  • Mountain biking in the Pilat Rhodanien
  • Mountain biking in the Pilat Rhodanien
  • Mountain biking in the Pilat Rhodanien
  • Mountain biking in the Pilat Rhodanien
  • Mountain biking in the Pilat Rhodanien
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Mountain biking in the Pilat Rhodanien

4/5 (1 reviews)
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In summary

  • Sports
    Mountain biking and e-mountain biking
  • Duration
    2 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
    Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes / Loire
  • Age
    From 16 - 90 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    12.68 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This personalized stay offers you the opportunity to experience a sporting adventure with an organization tailored to your needs.
    Type of stay
    Independent traveler

In a few words

Embark on a mountain biking adventure in the heart of the Pilat massif , an ideal playground for all enthusiasts of sporty hiking. Between technical trails and more accessible tracks, each route offers its share of discoveries and challenges , with climbs rewarded by exceptional panoramas of the Alps and the Rhône Valley .

This stay offers you two varied routes , adapted to your desires: one takes you to the heights to enjoy breathtaking views, while the other crosses the prestigious terraced vineyards of the Pilat Rhodanien, offering a unique immersion in this territory with contrasting landscapes.

After your days on the trails, enjoy warm accommodation in a guest room, located in a renovated old farmhouse in Pélussin , combining comfort and authenticity for an immersive experience in the heart of the region.




The highlights

  • Several possible routes between vineyards and mountains
  • 2 routes to discover the Pilat Rhodanien region between vineyards and mountains
  • Less than an hour from Lyon and Saint-Etienne
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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.

In figures

MOUNTAIN BIKING

  • Average duration/day: 3h
  • Average distance/day: 24 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 723 m
  • Average daily descent: 723 m
  • Predominant type of terrain : Dirt road

Management

The digital roadbook is your travel companion.
Digital Roadbook

Unsupervised, independent stay.

Route to be completed independently using the provided descriptive sheets and GPX tracks.

Program

Day 1
Day 2
  • map

    The Pilat region along the Rhône, mountain side

    • Activity MOUNTAIN BIKING
    • Duration of the activity 3h
    • Distance 24 km
    • Positive elevation gain 849 m
    • Negative elevation 849 m
    • Predominant type of terrain Dirt road
    • Accommodation Bed and Breakfast
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included

    The Montvieux Cross (black difficulty)

    This challenging route offers technical sections where your mountain biking skills will be put to the test. Other segments invite you to slow down and enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Pélussin region.


    Day 1

Accommodation

🏠 Bed and breakfast - Day 1
  • 🏠 Bed and breakfast - Day 1
  • 🏠 Bed and breakfast - Day 1
  • 🏠 Bed and breakfast - Day 1
  • 🏠 Bed and breakfast - Day 1
  • 🏠 Bed and breakfast - Day 1
  • 🏠 Bed and breakfast - Day 1
  • 🏠 Bed and breakfast - Day 1
🏠 Bed and breakfast - Day 1

You will stay one night in a bed and breakfast , ideally located on the southern slope of the Pilat Regional Natural Park, surrounded by nature, between vineyards and mountains.

Chantal welcomes you to her home built in 1846 on the foundations of an old farmhouse, completely renovated with local and traditional materials from mountain dwellings.

An interior design respecting the original old building, with a country style decoration for the bedrooms.

With its views of the Pilat peaks , the garden will seduce you with its calm and the various relaxation areas it offers.




Access

Departure
42410 Pélussin
Day 1 : 10h00
End of stay
42410 Pélussin
Day 2 - 16h00

The times given are indicative only, as you will be on your own during the routes.

Check-in to your accommodation takes place in the late afternoon and check-out in the morning.

Go to the starting point

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

Private parking.

Secure shelter for bicycles.

Price details

The price includes

  1. Route descriptions and GPX tracks
  2. Overnight stay in a bed and breakfast (sheets and towels provided)
  3. Half-board: dinner and breakfast

The price does not include

  1. Transportation to Pélussin and on site
  2. Lunches
  3. Personal expenses
  4. Bicycles and cycling equipment
  5. Visits/activities not included in the program

Options

You will be able to select these options when booking.
  1. Picnic : CHF13.72 / person
  2. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities

Specifics

Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).


In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.

It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.


ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.

Equipment

Equipment provided on site

No mountain bike rentals available on site.

Equipment to bring

  1. Mountain biking (no rentals available on site)
  2. Helmet
  3. Sunglasses
  4. Cycling shoes
  5. Water containers
  6. Backpack (for the picnic)
  7. Nutrition
  8. Repair kit

Clothing to bring

  1. Mountain biking shorts
  2. Mountain biking t-shirt
  3. Windproof and waterproof jacket
  4. Gloves
  5. Cycling socks

They traveled with us

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4/5
(1 reviews)
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M

Michael - 32 ans

september 2025 Alone
Translated from French
A beautiful route and a magnificent location. However, the trip is entirely self-guided, alone without a group, which isn't mentioned (or it's not clear), so that's a shame!
Published on 16/09/2025

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4/5
(1 reviews)
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Reviews displayed in reverse chronological order
M

Michael - 32 ans

september 2025 Alone
Translated from French
A beautiful route and a magnificent location. However, the trip is entirely self-guided, alone without a group, which isn't mentioned (or it's not clear), so that's a shame!
Published on 16/09/2025
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4.6/5 (5 reviews) • 7 stays
As specialists in the Pilat mountain range, our local partner relies on a team of passionate individuals who know the region like the back of their hand. Their advisors and mountain guides are dedicated to sharing their best tips to help you discover this unique area, renowned for its diverse landscapes. They offer authentic outdoor activities to enjoy in every season, bringing you closer to the local biodiversity.
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