Mountain Bike Holidays in the French Alps with Ride Oisans

This year we have had one set of guests based in Bourg d’Oisans for the Megavalanche. We have been uplifting them in our minibus to right outside the main DMC lift as well as helping them get their entries sorted. Phil went out with them and showed them the qualifier and race course over a couple of days as well as the super sweet descent back to Bourg d’Oisans in the evening.

As well as our guests in Bourg d’Oisans we have been operating a catered chalet in Alpe d’Huez and hotel space at the Vallee Blanche (considerably cheaper than other tour operators we could mention !!)

Start of the new sweet singletrack back to Bourg d’Oisans

Mondial du VTT Photos Les Deux Alpes 2010

rideoisans — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:47:03 +0000

On our stop off in Les Deux Alpes on our More Than 21 Bends road cycling Tour I grabbed a bit of time to watch the mountain bike festival that starts the Mountain bike season in Les Deux Alpes.

Skiing the Megavalanche Race

rideoisans — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 08:39:27 +0000

I have learnt to Ski this year and finally felt confident enough to attempt the black run down the Col de Sarenne – (better known to mountain bikers as the Megavalanche Start. Having raced the megavalanche on numerous occasions as well as taking our guest up there to attempt it during August I knew what to expect !

Spring clean in Bourg d’Oisans

rideoisans — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 16:34:45 +0000

First day of spring here and although the trails are still very much covered in snow I got my Commencal Meta 666 out today to give it a once over after its winter hibernation. After a couple of hours and one cut finger I have replaced the headset and bottom bracket, pumped the tyres up and given the bike a good clean. I have been getting the miles in on my road bike since the begininng of March and it feels good as summer is on its way. ! Mind you Alpe d’Huez had a big dump of snow last night shame they do ot allow bikes up to the Megavalanche and Mountain of Hell start this time of year !

Mountain of Hell 2010 entries now online

rideoisans — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:46:03 +0000

Click below to book your Mountain of Hell entry 2010

http://www.les2alpes.com/fr/ete/le-vtt/inscription-mountain-of-hell-2010/

Please visit our site if you wish to stay with us at the Hotel La Meije in Les Deux Alpes for the event. Click here >>

Derby de la Morte – Alternative Megavalanche and Mountain of Hell Race in the Oisans

rideoisans — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:00:28 +0000

Following on from the great article in Dirt Magazine in february 2010 there is yet another mass start descent race in the same style as the areas already famous Megavalanche and Mountain of Hell. The french are great at these mass start marathon descents and this one starts at 1900 metres on yet another Oisans local ski / mountainbike resort of the Alpe de Grande Serre and descends 1400 metres over 23km. The race will be in its second year in 2010 and takes place at the begining of September. More information on the event can be found here. Contact us here at Ride Oisans if you fancy giving it a go and want some help organising a trip.

Alpe d’Huez Megavalanche 2010 ist vom 6. bis zum 11.Juli 2010

rideoisans — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:40:03 +0000

Die Alpe d’Huez Megavalanche 2010 ist vom 6. bis zum 11.Juli 2010.

Klicken Sie hier, um vorzubestellen

In diesem Jahr sehen wir unerwartete Anfrage für Unterkunft.

Beschränkte Unterkunft ist nun möglich im 3- Sterne “Vallee Blanche Hotel”.
Das Hotel ist 100 m entfernt vom “Palais du Sport” (wo man sich anmeldet für die Megavalanche). Es befindet sich im Zentrum der “Alpe d’Huez”.
Das Hotel rühmt sich mit versicherter, gemeinschaftlicher Aufspeicherung von Fahrrädern. Es hat ebenfalls ein Restaurant, Aufenthaltsraum, und eine Bar mit sonniger Terasse.
Kostenloser WIFI Anschluß, und Satelliten TV.
Die meisten Räume haben private Balkone (wo man ebenfalls die Räder abstellen kann) mit einem wunderbaren Ausblick auf die “Oisans”.
Alle Räume haben privat WC & Bad.
Zimmer Preis fängt an von nur £33.30 GBP pro Person pro Nacht
10% Rabatt für Gäste, die 7 oder mehr Tage bleiben. z. b. Preis für 3 Personen, die ein Zimmer teilen für eine Woche : Mit Halb Pension £283.50 GBP (ca.€310) pro Person. Mit Bett &Frühstück £233.10 GBP (ca.€250) pro Person.
Flexibel Unterkunft ist zu erhalten (3 Nächte oder länger).
Gruppen Rabbatt für 10 oder mehr Personen ist möglich. (Bitte rufen Sie uns erst an).
Halb und Voll Pension für einen zusätzlichen Preis ist möglich.
Private Transporte für Sie und Ihr Rad von Grenoble oder Lyon hin und zurück kostet £100 GBP.

Flexible stay Megavalanche Accommodation available in Alpe d’Huez

rideoisans — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:47:20 +0000

We are pleased to announce flexible stay accommodation for the 2010 Megavalanche in the centrally located Vallee Blanche Hotel. The Vallee Blanche is based in the old part of the town near all the action and the Palais des Sport (where you sign on for the event)

CLICK HERE TO BOOK THE ACCOMMODATION ONLINE NOW

Flexible stay starting from 3 nights
Accommodation with our friends at the 3 star rated Vallee Blanche Hotel just 100 metres from the Palais des Sports (where you sign on) and in the old part of Alpe d’Huez.
The hotel boasts secure communal bike storage, a restaurant, lounge and bar area with a sunny terrace, free WIFI access and Satellite TV.
The majority of the rooms have private balconies with stunning views over the Oisans
All rooms have private ensuite facilities.
Rooms start from just £37 pppn.
Half board and full board available for an additional charge.
Transfer Service for you and your bike from Grenoble.
Fully automated online booking service.

Dirt Magazines top 50 Euro riding spots – Alpe d’Huez, Bourg d’Oisans and Les Deux Alpes

rideoisans — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 14:27:34 +0000

If you have seen the recent issue of Dirt then you will see that they have put both Les Deux Alpes and Alpe d’Huez a long with Bourg d’Oisans as three of their favourite riding spots in Europe. With our base in the centre of Bourg d’Oisans near all the bars and restaurants why not give Morzine a miss this year and try the Oisans instead. Our prices start from £295 £GBP for one weeks stay in Bourg d’Oisans including ride support and vehicle uplifts. We can also pick you up from Grenoble Airport or Station and Lyon Airport.

Mountain of Hell Accommodation in Les Deux Alpes

rideoisans — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:18:32 +0000

The Mountain of Hell in Les Deux Alpes this year takes place between the 16th-18th July 2010.

Our main accommodation out our base in Bourg d’Oisans for this week has now sold out. We have however linked up with our friends in the Hotel La Meije right in the centre of Les Deux Alpes, and a minutes ride from the main lift station, to offer flexible bed and breakfast hotel accommodation.

With a choice of rooms, from doubles and twins to rooms that sleep three or four we are sure we can find a combination to suit you or your group. The hotel also has secure bike storage, a comfortable bar, outdoor Jacuzzi and terrace for relaxing after the day’s activities and free WIFI access.

Book accommodation with us and we will keep you informed as to when entries are open and help you out with any other information that you require.

Prices start at an amazing 30 Euros per person per night – to find out more visit our Mountain of Hell accommodation page.

Megavalanche Practice on the Ice

rideoisans — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 18:54:11 +0000

With some relatively warm temperatures in Bourg d’Oisans this new year I decided to go for a new years ride to Venosc at the bottom of Les Deux Alpes on my xc bike. The trail was pretty good compared to last year when i attempted it with only small patches of ice. I used the ice and rode it flat out as it is good preperation for riding the top section of the Megavalanche over the glacier.

If you fancy the Mega but want to combine it with some other riding as well then we tackle the course on our week long stays in August.

Oulles 84 switchbacks mountain bike video – Alpe d’Huez

rideoisans — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:42:52 +0000

The guys at bigfoot have uploaded another video from their mountain bike holiday of the 84 switchbacks of oulles. This is a mega technical descent with very steep drops off to the side. Its away from the Alpe d’Huez and Les Deux Alpes bike parks so there is no uplift but a road climb up. One great thing is that it will drop you all the way back in to Bourg d’Oisans for lunch !

Watch the video here >>

Alpe d’Huez Megavalanche 2010 entries are online from January 11th 2010

rideoisans — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:18:59 +0000

Entries for the 2010 Megavalanche go on sale on the 11th January on the following site. Once you have your race entry check out our Megavalanche accommodation page for great accommodation in Alpe d’Huez and Bourg d’Oisans

Grenoble VTT Race

rideoisans — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:30:23 +0000

I attended my first VTT (MTB) race last weekend in Grenoble. It was a pretty low key affair and tailored for families. My seven year old son entered his first downhill, xc and trials race and finished a respectable 5th out of about 30 kids in his age group.

I a long with a friend enterd the 2 hour relay XC race. I knew I was in trouble when I saw the short course about 10 mins per lap the 3 short sharp climbs (nothing like we are used to in Alpe d’Huez) and the 20 or so cyclo cross bikes !

The event took place next to the cycling clubs velodrome so each lap involved a quick sprint on the velodrome before handing over to your coleague to do a lap. It was hard going with short recovery times with lung busting short climbs. The great thing though about french events is there is always loads of food to eat.

For the record I believe we were 27th out of quite a few more ?!

Bigfoot MBC – Alpe D’Huez Bike Park – Aug 2009 Video

rideoisans — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 17:15:32 +0000

Bigfoot lunchtime play in Alpe d’Huez – Video

Mountain of Hell 2010 dates announced

rideoisans — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:36:24 +0000

The Mountain of Hell will take place over the 16th-18th July 2010 in Les Deux Alpes the weekend after the Megavalanche in Alpe d’Huez. We will be releasing our accommodation options later in the year.

Mountain of Hell 2010

Photos – UCI World Mountainbike Championship Australia

rideoisans — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 10:30:42 +0000

My brother lives over in Australia and went with Lucien, his son (and our summer helper here in the Oisans) to watch Steve Peat take the UCI world championship downhill. Here are some photos hot off the press.

Megavalanche 2010 dates announced

rideoisans — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:08:53 +0000

The Megavalanche 2010 dates have been announced starting on the 6th July and running until the 11th July 2010. For more information on our accommodation please visit our Megavalanche Accommodation page.

Mondial du VTT 2010 – MTB world Fair Les Deux Alpes

rideoisans — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:27:57 +0000

The organisers of the Mondial du VTT over at Les Deux Alpes have announced their dates for 2010. This is traditionally the season opener in the area with the lifts all starting up for the summer. Get some great riding in from our base and enter some of the XC/ downhill competetions on offer as well as try out the latest 2010 mountain bike models. We are also offering flexible bed and breakfast stay in the middle of Les Deux Alpes for this event

Dates are the 17th – 20th June 2010 ! and more info here

Bigfoot MTB article about their Alps trip with us

rideoisans — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:18:05 +0000

Bigfoot stayed with Ride Oisans in August 2009 here is their take on the holiday.

Bigfoot MTB trail profiles

rideoisans — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 10:51:44 +0000

Profiles of rides with Bigfoot MBC on their stay with Ride Oisans

Day1 – Les Deux Alpes – Venosc – Bourg d’Oisans [photos]

Day 2 – Alpette – Alpe d’Huez – Col du Sarenne – Huez – Alpe d’Huez – Villard Reculas – Bourg d’Oisans [photos]

Day 3 – Alpe d’Huez Megavalanche Qualifier and Race Course [photos]

Day 4 – Rest Day [photos]

Day 5 – Oulles – Bourg d’Oisans – Alpe d’Huez – Villard Reculas – Bourg d’Oisans [photos]

Day 6 – Les Deux Alpes [photos]

Bigfoot photos from their MTB week in Les Deux Alpes and Alpe d’Huez

rideoisans — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 18:48:03 +0000

More photos from the guys at Bigfoot mbc from their mountain bike holiday in august with Ride Oisans

Les Deux Alpes Bike Park

rideoisans — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 17:55:31 +0000

The last day of bigfoots week long adventure saw us take on the Les Deux Alpes bike park and its many trails. The day started with a lift from 900 metres in Venosc all the way to the glacier at 3300 metres where the Mountain of Hell race starts each year. After a ton of descending on sweet but rocky singletrack we caught another lift up and then another and then another. The day ended with the big red rated descent back to Venosc for the short van trip home and a couple of beers in Bourg d’Oisans

Day 5 Oulles and Alpe d’Huez (again!) with bigfoot mbc

rideoisans — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 18:12:59 +0000

Day 5 started with a bit of a road climb up to the mythical trail of Oulles with its mythical 84 switchback back down to Bourg d’Oisans. We all struggled down the trail which drops off a very steep wooded mountainside. When you look back at the end of the descent you can not quite believe that there is a path down the mountainside. After a quick lunch stop back at our base in Bourg d’Oisans the guys asked if they could do some of the trails (that we did on tuesday) from Alpe d’Huez to Villard Reculas and then down to Bourg d’Oisans again. We were happy to oblige and after loading our bikes on the local bus service we were on our way for an excellent afternoon of over 1000m of vertical descending on very dusty trails.