Ecole MCF Mountain Bike Guides

Ecole MCF offer a wide range of Mountain Bike courses for adults and children in Alpe d'Huez, from afternoon trips to 5 day courses.

Alpine MTB for beginners:

• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday morning.
• Five mornings Monday to Thursday for 8-12 year olds and learners who regularly mountain bike. The instructor will teach different techniques for freeriding with the last day a long trail with a big descent in the Alpe d'Huez area.
• From 4 to 10 people.
• Only when lifts are open (July and August).
• Price: 125 euros each (lifts and material not included).

Alpine MTB 5 day course:

• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday morning, Thursday and Friday.
• A week to discover the Alpe d'Huez area with an instructor; the best spots, the fantastic descents (including the famous megavalanche run of 2600m descent), the permanent and natural trails.
• During this trip the instructor will help you to boost your technical level.
• This course is for those who have a good level in mountain freeride, downhill and endurance.
• "Rocket" tests on the friday afternoon.
• From 4 to 10 people.
• Only when the lifts are open (July and August).
• Price: 250 euros each (lifts and material not included).

Bike Aprem:

• Every Sunday, from 13.00 til 15.00 or from 15.00 til 17.00. Sales will take place in every participating shop.
• BIKE APREM is about discovering alpine mountain biking in l'Alpe d'Huez. If you enjoy riding or skiing the slopes in the winter, come and enjoy riding them on a bike in the summer! With an instructor, on your own or with your family.
• We use the lifts
• Price: 15 euros per person (includes mountain bike rental + lift pass)

Afternoon Rides:

• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday afternoon.
• You will learn the basics of mountain-bike technique during those beginners discovery courses. Recommended for those who'd like to try the easy but spectacular trails in the Alpe d'Huez area.
• Level : novice.
• From 4 to 10 people.
• Only when the lifts are open (July and August).
• Price : 20 euro each for one afternoon (lifts and material not included).

Private Lessons:

• Work on different bike skills: basic ride, trail, cross-country or downhill.
• Acquire or improve bike techniques to help the novices riding safely and the confirmed bikers improving their technique.
• Level : novice to expert.
• From 1 to 4 people.
• Only when lifts are open (July and August).
• Price : 1 or 2 people : 40 euros/h. 3 or 4 people : 50 euros/h. Lifts and material not included.