Ride Camp Mercantour | Ride MTB

Ride Camp Mercantour

Allos in Haute-Provence is one of the most spectacular biking spots in the Western Alps—and yet it has remained a true hidden gem. Located right on the border of the Mercantour National Park, this tranquil mountain village serves as the perfect base for a top-notch week of trail riding. If you’re looking for endless singletrack, rugged expanses, and a touch of that Alaska vibe, you’ll find scenery here that’s second to none.

The routes in Val d’Allos and the surrounding valleys are long, challenging, and often follow singletrack both uphill and downhill. To make the most of the enormous potential of this expansive terrain, the camp is designed exclusively for e-mountain bikes. With tours covering around 2,000 meters of elevation gain, even remote passes and high-alpine gems can be explored—places that would be nearly impossible to reach in a single day using only muscle power.

Allos stands out not only for the trails right on its doorstep but also for its strategic location. The region offers access to some of France’s most famous trail icons: from the legendary Terres Noires in Digne-les-Bains to the red slate cliffs in the Gorges de Daluis, and on to the high-altitude trails around Barcelonnette and the Verdon Gorge.

The base camp is every bit as impressive as the scenic backdrop: for the entire week, the group stays in a spacious, luxurious chalet. The concept emphasizes a genuine camp atmosphere in a private setting—from shared breakfasts and cooking together in the evening to winding down on the terrace with a view of the Provençal mountain ranges.

A luxurious and very large chalet for a week

Guided tours every day

Shuttle service for additional laps after the tour

Cost

2,170 CHF in a double room

2,420 CHF in a double room

Highlights

The trails of Haute Provence offer spectacular superflow

Day Trip to the Terres Noires in Digne-les-Bains

A great atmosphere from cooking together (if we want to)

Stunning scenery throughout the Mercantour region

perhaps the most beautiful chalet in the South of France as a base

Facts

Date

bis

Duration

6 days

Skills:
 (S4)
 
Fitness:
 (up to 1300 meters of climbing)
 
E-MTB

well suited

Guide
Thomas Giger
Language
German, English
Package Operator

Ride MTB

Program

The exact daily itinerary will be flexibly adapted on-site to the conditions and preferences of the group. Fixed stops and highlights include:

Getting ThereArrival and departure are both on Saturdays, allowing for six full days of riding on the trails. Travel time: The drive from the southern Swiss border takes about six hours. Traveling by public transportation is hardly practical. Recommended route: Traveling via the Ligurian coast and Nice/Ventimiglia is significantly more relaxed than traveling via the north. The Col d’Allos to the north is very narrow, exposed, and requires a strong stomach if traveling by car. Travel by public transportation is not possible.
PrerequisitesThe camp is designed for experienced riders with solid riding skills at a consistent S3 level. A certain degree of comfort with heights and familiarity with rocky, exposed trails are absolutely essential. A solid level of basic endurance is also required to confidently handle long days in the saddle and rides with up to 2,000 meters of elevation gain.
BikesOnly e-mountain bikes (all-mountain to enduro) are permitted. The battery capacity must be sufficient for tours with up to 2,000 meters of elevation gain, as recharging en route in the remote valleys is usually not possible. For lightweight e-mountain bikes, two additional range extenders are mandatory.
HotelChalet la Superba in Allos, la-superba-allos.com 
Meeting PointSaturday, June 12, 2027, 6:00 p.m. at the chalet for dinner. Those who arrive in the early afternoon will still have time for a nice half-day tour.
GroupMaximum of 8 people

 

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