The day starts at 8h45 on the market place at Beaufort. Count one quarter of an hour to charge bikes and riders : departure at 9!

Nearest airport: Geneva or Lyon offer daily flights but there are also some flights from the UK to Grenoble, Annecy and Chambery.

By car we are : 2 hours from Lyon, 1 hour 30 from Geneva,  1 hour 30from Grenoble, 1hour 15 from Annecy and 45 minutes from Chambéry.

The closest train station is in Albertville.

Pick-ups are possible, please ask us!

If you are travelling by car beware of using the sat nav as sometimes it takes you across high mountain passes.  It is better to stick to the valley routes and climb up from Villard-sur-Doron

– A fully suspended MTB (preferably) in good working order (inflated tires, set speeds, brake pads in good condition)*

– Compulsory helmet (integral or jet)

– Knee pads and gloves recommended

– A rain jacket and / or windbreaker (the weather changes quickly in the mountains)

– Your GoPro and / or camera! Landscapes are worth

* Up N ‘Down will not be responsible for any accident on the bike.