Mountain biking Franche-Comté

It is also because the mountains offer new sports practices on their slopes that the demand for extreme sports is exploding. Chris Bike Dijon, a specialist in extreme mountain biking, organizes once a month a trip (in Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Madeira, but also in France) for groups of 25 people. Everything is included in the packages: loan of equipment, transportation, lodging, and at least 3 days of riding. The guarantee to practice on exceptional spots. Sporting trips that unite the small community of Club CBD enthusiasts.

Bibracte, located at Saint-Léger-sous-Beuvray in Burgundy, is an archaeological site and museum well worth a visit. To get there by car, take the A6 freeway and allow around 3 hours 40 minutes from Paris or 2 hours 20 minutes from Lyon. On-site parking is available, with spaces reserved for people with reduced mobility. You can also come by train, arriving at the Creusot-Montceau TGV station and taking a shuttle bus to Autun, then a cab to Bibracte. During the summer, a shuttle bus leaves from Autun and Etang-sur-Arroux. Bibracte offers a unique opportunity to discover the history of the region.

Ludy Park is the perfect place to learn and improve your mountain biking skills, while enjoying the pleasure of riding on modules adapted to your progress and level (bumps, high curves, obstacles to overcome, etc.). It's a playground designed and adapted to the discovery of mountain biking, ideal for a good sporting time with family and friends! Initially designed for 5-16 year-olds, it also appeals to adults and/or beginners wanting to improve their technique. Helmets are essential. A bike wash is available on site.

This spot is aimed at fans of downhill mountain biking or off-road wheelchair: go to the forest of Breuil Chenue in the Morvan Regional Nature Park, in the commune of Dun-les-Places, and hurtle down the slopes in search of thrills over nearly 1.4 km! The spot is official and the practice is totally free and free. Come with your equipment and let yourself be exhilarated by the original discovery of this protected natural area.

Easier to use than an electric mountain bike, the e-trott is an ideal solution for a ride in the heart of the Côte Chalonnaise. Unlike urban scooters, these are equipped with large wheels with fat tires, cushioned forks and frames, wide footrests and 750 W motors for speeds of up to 25 km/h. Carambole changed ownership at the beginning of 2024, but the principle remains the same, with precise routes. They are offered with a guide or GPS to make the most of the landscape and heritage, while respecting them.

If you enjoy mountain biking without being an expert, this introductory course will be perfect for you! With only five kilometers and 45 minutes of pedaling, the circuit offers just enough incline to let you enjoy yourself without too much effort. Start from the Lamoura tourist office and follow mountain bike route no. 23 all the way: it takes you first to Haut-du-Bruchet, then to Tresberruy. To return to your starting point, take the RD25.

Take off on your mountain bike from the top of the Croix de la Libération for a thrilling ride! A shuttle bus takes you to the summit from where four trails start, including one suitable for all-terrain wheelchairs. All levels of difficulty (green, blue, red, black) are available, and up to 8 runs can be made in an afternoon. A pump track, bike trails and enduro tracks (downloadable map at the leisure center) are also available. Equipment hire available.

The Mont Pupet Salins bike park is a paradise for mountain bikers. The trails are well groomed and offer breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. Riders can choose from a variety of trails, including downhill, cross-country and freestyle. The downhill trails are the most popular, offering fast, technical descents that test riders' skills. The Mont Poupet Salins bike park is accessible by car or train.

Julien Garnier is a Jura sportsman with a passion for cycling. It was following his many experiences in the sporting world that he decided to set up his own business in 2022. His aim is to share not only his know-how, but also his in-depth knowledge of the department and its great outdoors. Today, he offers a fleet of bicycles of all kinds: electric, gravel, mountain bikes, shotgun and children's trailers, for self-guided or guided hire. He's a bike lover who'll take you on a journey through his passions. A touching character to meet!

Michaël Parmentier is a nature and outdoor sports instructor who offers sporting activities during your stay in the Jura. Located on the first plateau, in the commune of Mirebel, you can join him in exploring the many hiking trails and sharing his knowledge of the area. He also offers electric bike rides, archery and paddles and canoes for hire on Lac de Chalain. Contact him for information and bookings to discover the Jura in a different way.

The Grande traversée du Morvan is a 248 km signposted mountain bike trail between Avallon and Autun. It's not necessarily a highly technical adventure, but should be reserved for hardy mountain bikers, as 4,300 meters of positive gradient await them. Although it can be done in either direction, the route is recommended from Avallon to Autun. On the dedicated website, stages are suggested, with a GPX track for free download. Some tourist agencies also offer the excursion.

It is on board of electric bikes that Échappée Nature proposes to live an innovative experience and bearer of sustainable values. Guided by Jean-Michel, the adventure is open to the greatest number of people to explore the Burgundian land and heritage. Without any constraint since the bikes are provided, simply choose the theme and the duration, and go for a discovery trip.

Whether it's for 2 hours, half a day or up to a few days, you will discover new sensations while maintaining your form and memories.

Nelly Girault created Friendly Rosalie to allow nature and Saône river lovers to escape on the "voie Bleue" from the Gergy campsite. Her Rosalies are state-of-the-art, therefore relatively light, you can ride with your family and have fun without getting exhausted. The more sporty will prefer steppers and the less courageous the electric scooters. What to discover the soft and playful mobility at the edge of the water. Ideal: the guinguette L'eau à la Bouche for a very good quality meal, otherwise a picnic is recommended.