Mont Blanc Mountain Biking Tour
Ref # FRMM
Highlights:
- Mont Blanc, as seen from all angles.....
- Striking panoramas on the Alps and the Mont Blanc massif
- Dreamy single tracks....
| Duration: | 8 days | ||||||||||||
| Group size: | 4 to 12 persons | ||||||||||||
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Services + :
What's Included:
- Meeting/assisting at the airport
- English speaking, Mountain World Travel certified, all terrain, French mountain biking guide
- Accommodation: 3 nights in *** hotels and 2 nights in ** hotels based on double occupancy, 2 nights "gite d'etape" (shared accommodation)
- Full board, from your evening meal on Day 1 through breakfast on Day 8
- Transportation of luggage from one accommodation to another
- Planned transfers, a vehicle reserved for the group.
A dream of a circuit starting in Chamonix, the Tour of Mont Blanc, that is absolutely unforgettable for all of those passionate by grandiose mountain landscapes and all terrain mountain biking through France, Italy and Switzerland.
Europe, France
France, Italy, Switzerland, and even other
European countries, share this same mountain range, the Alps. The
highest peak in Europe is located in the Alps, Mont Blanc at 15,780
feet
on the French-Italian border.
But besides that, each
one of these countries has it's own history, traditions and distinctiveness.
Traveling from one to the other by means of riding quietly reveals their real
charms and differences that have made these tourist destinations the most
engaging.
Trip Summary
About the Adventure
« On saddle » for a tour of the Mont Blanc, the highest summit in Europe reaching 15,781 feet, as well as being the symbol of the Alps massif. Our circuit begins in Chamonix and then crosses France, Switzerland and Italy, all while circling this myth-like summit. We ride at the foot of the glaciers, we cross small traditional villages with their typical chalets, we discover the farming life and the fabrication of the many different cheeses of the Alp region.
Unforgettable, dreamy single track descents......
This circuit is "royal" in the world of mountain biking!
Unforgettable, dreamy single track descents......
This circuit is "royal" in the world of mountain biking!
Itinerary
- Day 1/ Arrival in Geneva, transfer to Chamonix
- Day 2/ The Lavancher - Balme Pass - Trient (SWITZERZLAND)
- Day 3/ Forclaz Pass - Champex - La Fouly
- Day 4/ Grand Col Ferret - Courmayeur (ITALY) - Seigne Pass (FRANCE) - Chapieux
- Day 5/ Cormet of Roselend - Roselend Lake - La Gitte
- Day 6/ Gitte Pass - Joly Pass- Contamines
- Day 7/ Saint Gervais - Les Houches - Chamonix
- Day 8/ Transfer to Geneva airport for flight home.
Detailed Itinerary
The Adventure
« On saddle » for a tour of the Mont Blanc, the highest summit in Europe reaching 15,781 feet, as well as being the symbol of the Alps massif. Our circuit begins in Chamonix and then crosses France, Switzerland and Italy, all while circling this myth-like summit. We ride at the foot of the glaciers, we cross small traditional villages with their typical chalets, we discover the farming life and the fabrication of the many different cheeses of the Alp region.
Unforgettable, dreamy single track descents......
Unforgettable, dreamy single track descents......
Itinerary
Day 1/ Welcome at Geneva airport - transfer and night in Chamonix
Upon your arrival at Geneva airport, welcome and transfer to your hotel in Chamonix. Presentation of upcoming program and itinerary. Preparation of mountain bikes, trial runs. Night at the Vallee Blanche Hotel ***, situated in the heart of Chamonix.
Day 2/ Geneva - Chamonix - Lavancher - Balme Pass - Trient (SWITZERLAND)
We depart on our bikes from Chamonix, at the foot of the majestic Mont Blanc. We head deep into the valley which takes us to Tour Village, while passing by the foot of the moraine of the Argentiere glacier. From the balcony path in the forest, we see appear the massif of the Aiguilles Rouges, some 6,500 feet higher up. From this standpoint, we still feel quite small.....
Arriving at the hamlet of Tour, we take the Balme cable car which propels us up to Balme pass, some 3,937 feet higher up. A short, but intense effort allows us to reach the little pass of Croix de Fer, which allows us a magnificent descent crossing the alpine pastures and then a forest full of larch and spruce trees.
Night in ** hotel.
Distance traveled: approximately 19 miles
Altitude gain: 1,968 feet
Day 3/ Trient - La Forclaz Pass - Champex - La Fouly
Heading toward the Trient glacier by way of a small paved road that is unaccessible to cars. A short porterage and, there you have it, we are at the foot of the impressive glacier. We then follow the running water and the "bisses", little irrigation canals which also transport ice (you will better understand when you see them!) We reach the Trient pass. The view opens up onto Martigny and the Rhone plains. Long descent into the valley by way of a small trail which passes by typical, Alpine-Swiss chalets. We then start a long climb back up, alternating between paths and small roads with very little traffic, up to Champel. The chalets look like pictures on post cards.....We pass along the shores of Champel's cute, little lake and then a superb technical descent through forest to rejoin Val Ferret. We climb back up by way of a balcony path lined by the Dranse river banks. What beautiful views of the small bell tower in Portalet. Arrival in Fouly 5,250 feet, a small resort at the foot of the Tour Noir and the Grande Lui. Settle in at the hotel for a meal and a good night sleep.
Night in ** hotel.
Distance traveled: approximately 34 miles
Altitude gain: 5,906 feet
Day 4/ La Fouly - Grand Col Ferret - Courmayeur (ITALY) - Seigne Pass (FRANCE) - Chapieux
This morning, we depart Fouly in the direction of the hamlet of Ferret, while crossing the alpine pastures under the imposing mass of Mont Dolent. From Ferret, we climb back up a slope which allows us to rejoin the alpine pastures of Peule, summer residence of the celebrated queens of the Herens race (traditional black cows, very popular for fighting. From Peule, we follow the touring path of the Mont Blanc to rejoin Ferret pass which borders Switzerland and Italy, garded by the magnificent Niddle of Triolet. An demanding climb, but entirely feasible on mountain bike ! And then the beautiful techincal descent to the Helena refuge, before to start a long, rolling descent onto Courmayeur. The ripped form of the myth-like Grandes Jorasses appears.....
From the suburb of Courmayeur begins a long climb back up to the Seigne pass. Narrow road, slope and pathway succed one another to reach the longest porterage of our trek which arrives at the Seigne pass (approximately 30 minutes of porterage). Unobstructed view on the glaciers the entire way up our climb....
At our arrival, superb panorama onto the Niddle of Tre la Tete and its sharp surroundings which make us forget our efforts....
From the Seigne pass, sumptuous single track descent onto Chapieux valley, and the glacier city, which carries the name of the « Aiguille des Glaciers » summit dominating over it. We are at an altitude between summer alpine pastures and the rock and glaciers of the high mountains.
Night in « mountain gite » (type of bed and breakfast).
Distance traveled: approximately 31 miles
Altitude gain: 7,218 feet
Day 5/ Chapieux - Cormet of Roselend - Roselend Lake - La Gitte
We climb to the Cornet of Roselend by these last 3 miles of road ....to a concert of cow bells (Tarines and Abondances cows, these are the certified cows that make the famous Beaufort cheese).
From Cormet, a technical traverse permits us to stay in the same altitude range amidst the alpine pastures before diving, by way of a technical path, into the Plan de la Laie valley. From here, we start our integral tour of Roseland Lake : we take on some altitude by way of an alpine slope and then a steep balcony path above the lake before following the banks of the lake to join the Roseland dam. We leave Roseland Lake and it's emerald waters to climb the short Sur Fretes pass from where appears the enchanting Gitte valley: alpine pastures, river torrents, the abrupt surrounding summits...
Night in « mountain gite » (type of bed and breakfast) in an idyllic setting.
Distance traveled: approximately 28 miles
Altitude gain: 5,577 feet
Day 6/ La Gitte - Gitte Pass - Joly Pass - Contamines
From our haven of peace, we leave to ascend the Gitte pass by way of a superb slope with a multitude of switchbacks. A short porterage (or better yet, « pushing the bike»), and there we are at the Gitte pass: superb 360 degree panorama on the Alps: les Aravis, le Beaufortain, les Bauges and, of course, the Mont Blanc massif. A magnificent single track descent awaits us to join the Joly pass. A new, unobstructed view of Mont Blanc....Descent on les Contamines while crossing the alpine pastures and then forest. Passage to a pretty roman bridge before taking on a bit more altitude in underbrush which presents to us a new single track leading us to Contamines....beautiful paths alternating between the depths of the valley and the balconies await us before we reach Contamines ski resort, nestle at the foot of the abrupt mountains and glaciers.
Distance traveled: approximately 28 miles
Altitude gain: 4,921 feet
Day 7/ Les Contamines - Saint Gervais - Les Houches - Chamonix
We reach Saint Gervais by following the valley of Bon Nant and it's multitude of traditional chalets. In Saint Gervais, we begin our last ascension of the week to go over our last obstacle, which will separate us from the valley of Chamonix. Another beautiful descent in underbrush which we savor until Houches. Passage in front of the Bossons glacier to rejoin Chamonix where we arrive in the beginning of the afternoon. Visit of Chamonix.
Night in *** hotel.
Distance traveled : approximately 22 miles Altitude gain: 3,937 feet
Day 8/ Transfer to airport for return trip home
Transfer to Geneva airport according to the departure time of your flight. Return flight home.
Upon your arrival at Geneva airport, welcome and transfer to your hotel in Chamonix. Presentation of upcoming program and itinerary. Preparation of mountain bikes, trial runs. Night at the Vallee Blanche Hotel ***, situated in the heart of Chamonix.
Day 2/ Geneva - Chamonix - Lavancher - Balme Pass - Trient (SWITZERLAND)
We depart on our bikes from Chamonix, at the foot of the majestic Mont Blanc. We head deep into the valley which takes us to Tour Village, while passing by the foot of the moraine of the Argentiere glacier. From the balcony path in the forest, we see appear the massif of the Aiguilles Rouges, some 6,500 feet higher up. From this standpoint, we still feel quite small.....
Arriving at the hamlet of Tour, we take the Balme cable car which propels us up to Balme pass, some 3,937 feet higher up. A short, but intense effort allows us to reach the little pass of Croix de Fer, which allows us a magnificent descent crossing the alpine pastures and then a forest full of larch and spruce trees.
Night in ** hotel.
Distance traveled: approximately 19 miles
Altitude gain: 1,968 feet
Day 3/ Trient - La Forclaz Pass - Champex - La Fouly
Heading toward the Trient glacier by way of a small paved road that is unaccessible to cars. A short porterage and, there you have it, we are at the foot of the impressive glacier. We then follow the running water and the "bisses", little irrigation canals which also transport ice (you will better understand when you see them!) We reach the Trient pass. The view opens up onto Martigny and the Rhone plains. Long descent into the valley by way of a small trail which passes by typical, Alpine-Swiss chalets. We then start a long climb back up, alternating between paths and small roads with very little traffic, up to Champel. The chalets look like pictures on post cards.....We pass along the shores of Champel's cute, little lake and then a superb technical descent through forest to rejoin Val Ferret. We climb back up by way of a balcony path lined by the Dranse river banks. What beautiful views of the small bell tower in Portalet. Arrival in Fouly 5,250 feet, a small resort at the foot of the Tour Noir and the Grande Lui. Settle in at the hotel for a meal and a good night sleep.
Night in ** hotel.
Distance traveled: approximately 34 miles
Altitude gain: 5,906 feet
Day 4/ La Fouly - Grand Col Ferret - Courmayeur (ITALY) - Seigne Pass (FRANCE) - Chapieux
This morning, we depart Fouly in the direction of the hamlet of Ferret, while crossing the alpine pastures under the imposing mass of Mont Dolent. From Ferret, we climb back up a slope which allows us to rejoin the alpine pastures of Peule, summer residence of the celebrated queens of the Herens race (traditional black cows, very popular for fighting. From Peule, we follow the touring path of the Mont Blanc to rejoin Ferret pass which borders Switzerland and Italy, garded by the magnificent Niddle of Triolet. An demanding climb, but entirely feasible on mountain bike ! And then the beautiful techincal descent to the Helena refuge, before to start a long, rolling descent onto Courmayeur. The ripped form of the myth-like Grandes Jorasses appears.....
From the suburb of Courmayeur begins a long climb back up to the Seigne pass. Narrow road, slope and pathway succed one another to reach the longest porterage of our trek which arrives at the Seigne pass (approximately 30 minutes of porterage). Unobstructed view on the glaciers the entire way up our climb....
At our arrival, superb panorama onto the Niddle of Tre la Tete and its sharp surroundings which make us forget our efforts....
From the Seigne pass, sumptuous single track descent onto Chapieux valley, and the glacier city, which carries the name of the « Aiguille des Glaciers » summit dominating over it. We are at an altitude between summer alpine pastures and the rock and glaciers of the high mountains.
Night in « mountain gite » (type of bed and breakfast).
Distance traveled: approximately 31 miles
Altitude gain: 7,218 feet
Day 5/ Chapieux - Cormet of Roselend - Roselend Lake - La Gitte
We climb to the Cornet of Roselend by these last 3 miles of road ....to a concert of cow bells (Tarines and Abondances cows, these are the certified cows that make the famous Beaufort cheese).
From Cormet, a technical traverse permits us to stay in the same altitude range amidst the alpine pastures before diving, by way of a technical path, into the Plan de la Laie valley. From here, we start our integral tour of Roseland Lake : we take on some altitude by way of an alpine slope and then a steep balcony path above the lake before following the banks of the lake to join the Roseland dam. We leave Roseland Lake and it's emerald waters to climb the short Sur Fretes pass from where appears the enchanting Gitte valley: alpine pastures, river torrents, the abrupt surrounding summits...
Night in « mountain gite » (type of bed and breakfast) in an idyllic setting.
Distance traveled: approximately 28 miles
Altitude gain: 5,577 feet
Day 6/ La Gitte - Gitte Pass - Joly Pass - Contamines
From our haven of peace, we leave to ascend the Gitte pass by way of a superb slope with a multitude of switchbacks. A short porterage (or better yet, « pushing the bike»), and there we are at the Gitte pass: superb 360 degree panorama on the Alps: les Aravis, le Beaufortain, les Bauges and, of course, the Mont Blanc massif. A magnificent single track descent awaits us to join the Joly pass. A new, unobstructed view of Mont Blanc....Descent on les Contamines while crossing the alpine pastures and then forest. Passage to a pretty roman bridge before taking on a bit more altitude in underbrush which presents to us a new single track leading us to Contamines....beautiful paths alternating between the depths of the valley and the balconies await us before we reach Contamines ski resort, nestle at the foot of the abrupt mountains and glaciers.
Distance traveled: approximately 28 miles
Altitude gain: 4,921 feet
Day 7/ Les Contamines - Saint Gervais - Les Houches - Chamonix
We reach Saint Gervais by following the valley of Bon Nant and it's multitude of traditional chalets. In Saint Gervais, we begin our last ascension of the week to go over our last obstacle, which will separate us from the valley of Chamonix. Another beautiful descent in underbrush which we savor until Houches. Passage in front of the Bossons glacier to rejoin Chamonix where we arrive in the beginning of the afternoon. Visit of Chamonix.
Night in *** hotel.
Distance traveled : approximately 22 miles Altitude gain: 3,937 feet
Day 8/ Transfer to airport for return trip home
Transfer to Geneva airport according to the departure time of your flight. Return flight home.
Itinerary Notes
Type Difficulty rating
MOUNTAIN BIKING 3
Distance: 28 to 44 miles per day
Elevation gain: up to 6,500 feet per day
You are: someone who has a regular exercise regime and you mountain bike at least once a week for about 6 months out of the year. You also engage in another endurance sport during the "off-season".
Type of terrain encountered: narrow trails including breaks or obstacles that can not be avoided, with some very steep passages
Necessary technical expertise: You ride with precision and safety, controlling your braking. You know how to approach steep passages, choosing an ideal pathway at a very slow speed, crossing over small barriers. You know your limits on committed crossings.
In the end, a circuit reserved for trained and experienced mountain bikers.
- The riding distance schedules are given only as an estimate.
- For different reasons involving trip organization, daily schedules and planned altitude gains (ascent or descent) may be modified without any prior notice.
Luggage Tips
Backpacking
« Daily belongings » should be reduced to a minimum. Anything you do not need during the day is routed by our assisting vehicle.
Luggage
All luggage must be divided into 2 bags: 1 backpack and 1 travel bag:
1 / backpack
This is the bag that you use every day while pedaling.
If you choose to take along a picnic (see "food" paragraph). The bag should not be too large (maximum 30 liters).
It will contain: your picnic lunch, your snack food, your camera, waterproof clothes and spare ones, your sun glasses ...
2 / travel bag
This is the bag to be transported from one accommodation to another by vehicle. It will contain belongings that you will not use during the day. You will recollect it at each evening's stop.
« Daily belongings » should be reduced to a minimum. Anything you do not need during the day is routed by our assisting vehicle.
Luggage
All luggage must be divided into 2 bags: 1 backpack and 1 travel bag:
1 / backpack
This is the bag that you use every day while pedaling.
If you choose to take along a picnic (see "food" paragraph). The bag should not be too large (maximum 30 liters).
It will contain: your picnic lunch, your snack food, your camera, waterproof clothes and spare ones, your sun glasses ...
2 / travel bag
This is the bag to be transported from one accommodation to another by vehicle. It will contain belongings that you will not use during the day. You will recollect it at each evening's stop.
Staff
- English speaking, Mountain World Travel certified, all terrain, French mountain biking guide.
Transportation
In the morning, the driver of the assisting vehicle directly carries the luggage from one accommodation to another.
Lodging
Hotel, Gite d'etape and refuge: 3 nights in *** star hotels (based on double occupancy), 2 nights in ** star hotel, the nicest available accommodations in the region (based on double occupancy), 2 nights in Gite d'etape (shared rooms). We are in the high mountains and, therefore, this is our only option for these two nights; it is all part of our discovery of the Alps.
The names of accommodations (hotels, lodges, etc...) when they are indicated, are only indicative.
Depending on availability, accommodations (hotels/Lodges, etc...) may be replaced by another equivalent type.
It is possible that accommodations may change without prior notice due to a number of factors.
Food and Beverages
"L'art de la table"
All dinners and breakfasts at place of
lodging. At lunch, we will take along
picnic lunches carried by back-pack. We
pay very careful attention to the quality and the variety of our food
products. All along our trip, we buy,
whenever possible, fresh local products.
Our accompanying team is quite ingenious when creating their varied and
appetizing salads!
- Lunch:
cold picnics (salad, cheese and fruit)
- Morning and evening: at the hotel, bed and breakfast or in the
refuge (copious supper, warm and well balanced and a complete breakfast)
- "Salty" and sweet snacks: (cereal bars, dried
fruit)
We pay particular attention to the quality and variety of your diet by keeping
in mind that it must be suited to all of your physical activity.
Additional Information
Although we are an experienced adventure travel company doing our best
to respect the itinerary schedule as presented on this detailed
itinerary, there is always the possibility that we may need to modify
it for different reasons beyond our control. Please read the
Registration Conditions: Terms and Booking conditions - Limitations of
Liability.
Important Information
What's Not Included
- International flights in/out Geneva (Switzerland)
- Bike rental, if needed
- All services mentioned in extensions / options
- Personal medical & Travel Insurance
- All items not expressively mentioned in "What's included".
Extra Costs
- Drinks (except mineral water)
- Personal expenses.
- Tips for driver/guide
- All items not expressively mentioned in ‘What's included".
Services +
Rent a bike
It is possible to rent a bike for the sum of $350.
Be sure to include your height on your booking form.
It is possible to rent a bike for the sum of $350.
Be sure to include your height on your booking form.
Air Travel
As airfare is NOT included in our adventures, please check if your trip
is "a guaranteed departure" before confirming your own airline travel
arrangements. You can check your trip status at the website Mountain World Travel or contact the Mountain World Travel office
at 1 888-MWT-TREK (698-8735).
Our preferred airlines to fly to Geneva, Switzerland:
- Swiss, the national airline, operates daily flights to Geneva in cooperation with Star Alliance
- Skyteam (Delta, Northwest, Continental, Air France - KLM), operates daily flights from anywhere in the States to Geneva, through Amsterdam or Paris.
- StarAlliance (United, Lufthansa) operates daily flights from anywhere in the States to Geneva, through Frankfurt or Munich
- Oneworld (American, British) operates daily flights from anywhere in the States to Geneva, through London.
Our preferred airlines to fly to Geneva, Switzerland:
- Swiss, the national airline, operates daily flights to Geneva in cooperation with Star Alliance
- Skyteam (Delta, Northwest, Continental, Air France - KLM), operates daily flights from anywhere in the States to Geneva, through Amsterdam or Paris.
- StarAlliance (United, Lufthansa) operates daily flights from anywhere in the States to Geneva, through Frankfurt or Munich
- Oneworld (American, British) operates daily flights from anywhere in the States to Geneva, through London.
Foreign-Entry Requirements
Formalities for US, Canada, Australia, NZ passport travelers: a valid
passport; US citizens are admitted to France, Italy and Switzerland for
up to 90 days.
US citizens, please check with the US Government Travel Entry Exit Requirements
France Italy Switzerland
For other nationalities, please contact the French, Italian, Swiss embassies in your country.
Health and First Aid
No vaccine is obligatory. We advise you, however, to be up date for
traditional vaccinations: Diphtheria - Tetanus - Poliomyelitis, Typhoid
fever. Vaccination against hepatitis A and B is recommended.
Health hazards
- Heat: protect your eyes and your skin against the sun, as it is more intense with altitude.
- Cold: plan on packing protective clothing against the cold (jackets, fleece, gloves, hat), especially in relevance to the activity.
- Dehydration: drink and nourish yourself sufficiently and correctly throughout the effort.
- Small wounds: blisters, tendonitis...bring along band aids, an antiseptic and another cream for muscle aches. They will take up a bit of room, but well worth the space.
Altitude sickness
can be felt at around 8,000 feet and above and can come on quickly (after just one night spent in altitude). Hard to predict and varies completely from one person to another. Good hydration is necessary, progressive altitude acclimatization and Aspirin can all help in preventing the unpleasant side effects of altitude sickness.
Please visit: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/yellowBookCh6-AltitudeIllness.aspx
Health hazards
- Heat: protect your eyes and your skin against the sun, as it is more intense with altitude.
- Cold: plan on packing protective clothing against the cold (jackets, fleece, gloves, hat), especially in relevance to the activity.
- Dehydration: drink and nourish yourself sufficiently and correctly throughout the effort.
- Small wounds: blisters, tendonitis...bring along band aids, an antiseptic and another cream for muscle aches. They will take up a bit of room, but well worth the space.
Altitude sickness
can be felt at around 8,000 feet and above and can come on quickly (after just one night spent in altitude). Hard to predict and varies completely from one person to another. Good hydration is necessary, progressive altitude acclimatization and Aspirin can all help in preventing the unpleasant side effects of altitude sickness.
Please visit: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/yellowBookCh6-AltitudeIllness.aspx
Equipment
List of equipment to be placed in your travel bag on the day of departure
For your head
- A cap or other head protection against the sun,
- A hat or sweat band
- A bike helmet
For your upper body
- 2 types of long underwear
- Warm shirt or sweat shirt
- A fleece
- A wind stopper (raincoat)
For your legs
- One (or two) good quality biking shorts with chamois leather (avoid triathlon pants).
- Long-legged biking pants
- Sweat pants
- A swimsuit
For your feet
- A pair of biking shoes
- A pair of shoes suitable for the evenings
- Sandals (not mandatory, but rather nice to put on during breaks.....)
- Sport socks
For your bike
- Gears tailored to the mountains: ask your bike vendor, as the right choice depends on your hardware and your level of fitness.
- 2 tubes or alternative hoses
- A box of patches + glue patches
- Alternative skid brakes (unless you go with new runners)
- 1 rear derailleur cable + 1 rear brake cable
- Lubricant for chain and derailleur
- 1 pump
- A small repair kit for conventional mechanical problems.
Other
- A pair of special bike gloves
- A lock
- A dop-kit
- Shorts
- 2 bike bottles 1 liter (or camel back)
- A few plastic bags to protect your belongings
- A small individual pharmacy, sunscreen (face and lips); band aids + double skin; aspirin; Ear plugs, plus your own personal medications.
Equipment provided by Mountain World Travel
- First Aid kit
- Mountain Bike repair kit
For your head
- A cap or other head protection against the sun,
- A hat or sweat band
- A bike helmet
For your upper body
- 2 types of long underwear
- Warm shirt or sweat shirt
- A fleece
- A wind stopper (raincoat)
For your legs
- One (or two) good quality biking shorts with chamois leather (avoid triathlon pants).
- Long-legged biking pants
- Sweat pants
- A swimsuit
For your feet
- A pair of biking shoes
- A pair of shoes suitable for the evenings
- Sandals (not mandatory, but rather nice to put on during breaks.....)
- Sport socks
For your bike
- Gears tailored to the mountains: ask your bike vendor, as the right choice depends on your hardware and your level of fitness.
- 2 tubes or alternative hoses
- A box of patches + glue patches
- Alternative skid brakes (unless you go with new runners)
- 1 rear derailleur cable + 1 rear brake cable
- Lubricant for chain and derailleur
- 1 pump
- A small repair kit for conventional mechanical problems.
Other
- A pair of special bike gloves
- A lock
- A dop-kit
- Shorts
- 2 bike bottles 1 liter (or camel back)
- A few plastic bags to protect your belongings
- A small individual pharmacy, sunscreen (face and lips); band aids + double skin; aspirin; Ear plugs, plus your own personal medications.
Equipment provided by Mountain World Travel
- First Aid kit
- Mountain Bike repair kit
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