Alpine Mountain Biking Weekends

Are you a Bike Weekender?
The Aravis region around St Jean de Sixt offers so many possibilities for mountain bikers; incredible views and varied riding in spectacular surroundings makes this an easy choice for a mountain biking holiday. As well as accompanying you, we provide excellent local maps showing clearly marked routes of varying difficulty and with our own experience of riding in the mountains you will be spoilt for choice of where to ride. The neighbouring villages of Le Grand Bornand and La Clusaz (both 3km away) operate ski lifts from June to September to help eliminate unnecessary climbs if you're up for the thrill of the downhill routes.

There are numerous mountain biking trails on marked paths starting from the village, or a short drive (we will drop you off using our minibuses) or ride away in La Clusaz or Grand Bornand. There is a range of difficulties available, from more gentle rides through woods, pastureland and tiny alpine hamlets, to more physically demanding ventures on technically demanding single track and gnarly downhills. If exhilarating downhills are what you are after, the day lift pass including La Clusaz and Le Grand Bornand (available June to September) means you can enjoy the pure joy of high-speed downhills all day - or until your arms drop off!

The region is a popular skiing destination in winter so think of the untold downhill potential on all those ski runs! Although you will mostly be focussing on what's underneath your tyres, there will be time to notice the breathtaking views of Mont Blanc and other peaks around you.

If you don't want the hassle of bringing your own bike over - no problem! We have a collection of bikes for hire in our bike room, here in the lodge. We treat them like our own and service them regularly, so you can rest assured you're getting a quality bike while you are here.

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THE ITINERARY

Thursday
2000 Arrival at Geneva airport
2100 Return to the Aravis Lodge for a late supper and orientation

Friday, Saturday, Sunday
0800 Breakfast and discussion of the day's plan
0900 Depart for days’ biking, with or without a Karibuni host - drop offs and pick ups as required
1600 Afternoon tea of fresh cakes
2000 Dinner served with complimentary wines

Monday
0800 Breakfast and your choice of activities for the morning
0900 Drop offs and pick ups as required
1300 Return to the Lodge for a late lunch and showers
1600 Depart for the airport in time for a late flight home

Your weekend begins with an evening flight to Geneva. In less than an hour you will be at the Aravis Lodge with a late supper waiting for you. Relax in the lodge as you prepare for four days of Mountain Biking. Each day starts with a hearty breakfast and the Karibuni team will support you in preparing for the day's biking. You will have at least two days of guided trips leaving you two days of independent riding. Explore the Aravis Mountains and take in the range of scenery on offer in this unique part of the French Alps. The dedicated Karibuni support team are available throughout the weekend to offer guidance, advice and support in all aspects of your adventures.

At the end of the day we will pick you up and bring you back to the Aravis Lodge where you can relax on our sun terrace and watch the sun go down as you recall the day's adventures. Dinner is a delicious 3-course meal, to fuel you for the next day's pedalling, with complimentary wine . Monday is a half day allowing plenty of time to shower and pack before your transfer back to Geneva and home again. A four day adventure weekend with only two days off work - Ultimate Convenience!

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For further information on the great biking, routes, and more photos please see our dedicated Bike Weekender website