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Discover all the events for the 2008 season!
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MTB and Cycling in Oisans |
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Discover all the events for the 2008 season!
The downhill mountain biking sector opens from June 16 to September 1 2007 and is becoming increasingly more widely known and practised.
4 sectors laid out: Pied-Moutet, Jandri and the villages of Mont de Lans and Venosc.
100 kilometres of FFC labelled slopes.
1 typical downhill sector
10,000 metres downhill slopes in all
30 slopes: 23 downhill and 7 cross country.
10 lifts
1 bike park, since 2005. It is the same as the snowpark but in the MTB version. Situated at the centre of the resort, it is serviced by the Lutins lift. This is a place for freestylers have fun and was designed by Carmine Falco and Yoann Paccard, of the Scott team. There are often famous riders there, with amazing demonstrations and shows.
Description: 1 four cross (4X), 1 slopestyle (wallride, northshore rides between 50cm and 5.50m, 2 transfers, 3 tables, 1 set up, wall C), 2 trails ( easy and difficult)
Access rates: Free – free access via ski lift
1 handling park
3 bike wash stations, Vallée Blanche, le Diable and the resort centre.
1 timed downhill each week on the Lutins slope from 8 years upwards (protection equipment needed)
Schools on site: MTB – MCF (French cycling monitors) school, Les 2 Alpes guides’ office and Jacques Sport 2000/ Cédric CHALVIN.
Different methods: Initiation and perfecting MTB downhill, trail and rides for all levels, group or individual lessons, ½ or full day lessons or several days, going through technical levels: Biker 1, 2, 3 (ski stars) and downhill Rockets.
Les 2 Alpes MTB downhill site is a typical downhill run of varying degrees of technical difficulty with sequences over 3 metres negative slope, with the added visual pleasure of the astounding variety of scenery: Alpine meadows, wild valleys, escarpment trails and grandiose panoramic views, pine forests and lakes.
For 2OO7, the slopes are taking on a new look:
Downhill mountain biking is intended to be a discipline that can be practised by everyone. The accent is placed on the development of the most accessible slopes for families and novices. On the Pied-Moutet sector, new starter and practising slopes (green and blue runs) are being laid out, allowing the general public to explore and practice downhill mountain biking. This sector will be primarily focussing on newcomers to mountain biking. From now on, downhill mountain biking will no longer be just for the experts. Unlike in winter, the most difficult runs are at the high altitudes and those for beginners are situated around the resort.
Improving existing itineraries: repair, maintenance and recreational measures are the point of focus. This is a huge project, carried out by 6 specialists. 2007 will see a terrific site with high-quality and recreational trails. The mountain bike runs are groomed daily and are now laid out in a more recreational and less elitist manner. The annual budget for maintenance and improvements to the downhill mountain biking site: €110,000.
Improved signposting with arrows and ground markings to make it as straightforward as possible for all the different interests spread around the mountainside to easily find their way around (mountain bikers, hikers, horse-riders etc).
Layout of a bike handling park, with bridges, blocks and seesaws. There is lots of technical advice for riders to enable them to improve in complete safety.
A new GIANT/TEAM AYTON/LES 2 ALPES alliance has started. The “AYTON GIANT LES 2 ALPES” team has a test centre at Les 2 Alpes, with 3-day courses for novices accompanied by an MCF (French cycle monitor) monitor and members of the team . The team also lends new ideas and proposals concerning the layout of the downhill mountain bike runs.
Employment of a mountain biking specialist at Les 2 Alpes Office of Tourism, who will complement Les 2 Alpes Loisirs technical ski lift team. This role will concern the MTB events and activities and the personalised reception of mountain bikers at the resort.
Les grandes Alpes, a shared downhill mountain bike domain, LES 2 ALPES / ALPE D’HUEZ - 360 kilometres of runs.
(presented on the ’calendar’ page)
1. 16 and 17 June: “AYTON DAYS”
2. from 21 to 24 June: “WORLD MTB FREE RAID CLASSIC MTB MAG”
3. 15 July “UCI DE L’OISANS MARATHON”
4. from 20 to 22 July: “MOUNTAIN OF HELL”
5. 18 and 19 August: “ENDURO SERIES”
6. 25 and 26 August: “AYTON DAYS”
Les Crêtes – green run / easy
Start at the summit of the Diable gondola lift. Downhill to Les 2 Alpes resort via the Demoiselles trail. Itinerary for novices, singles in very accessible alpine countryside, ideal for a first outing for all the family
700m drop over 3 km, duration: 1 hour, Green Run.
Venosc – red run / expert
Start near the hang-glider zone at the foot of the DIABLE itinerary. Return using the Venosc gondola lift. This is a downhill run with a good rhythm and an infinite succession of sharp bends and some jumps.
700m drop over 3 km, duration: 10 minutes, Ren Run.
Le Diable – blue run / competent
For a trail ride, the Diable site is one of the most pleasant. Take the Diable gondola lift. The start is at an altitude of 2400m. The run has a series of singles, tables and tight bends. The 7 km long trail is surrounded by ever-changing greenery. As well as these grandiose surroundings is a superb panoramic view over the Vénéon valley and a total get-away-from-it-all feel.
650m drop over 7 km, duration: 30 minutes, Blue Run.
Pass including two lifts to 2600m or 3200m and unlimited access to the Vallée Blanche sector.
Day pass ADULT = 16.60€
½ day pass ADULT = 11.80€
Day pass CHILD = 14.40€
½ day pass CHILD = 10.20€
Pass giving unlimited access to the ski lifts + free entrance to swimming pool + 5 summer sledging runs.
Pass 4 days = 63 €
Pass 6 days = 94.70€
Accommodation and 6 day pass with access to all MTB runs (unlimited access to pool and skating rink + initiation at Les 2 Alpes golf practice + 5 summer sledging runs + 1 archery session + 1 day MTB at Alpe d’Huez + preferential rate at the Adventure Park).
From 139 € per person in 4 person apartment
From 321 € per person in Hotel ** (bed and breakfast based on double occupancy)
