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Ten days of expedition in the high valleys of the Caucasus: the bikes go up on horseback, we descend from the passes to fortress villages, and we sleep one night under the stars.
One trip, and three moments that sum it up. The day-by-day, the lodging and the kit list are on the trip page.
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Ice-capped summits above 5,000 m, green valleys and torrents, high lakes and fortress villages: the Georgian Caucasus has stayed what the Alps were a century ago.
The mountain regions at the foot of the Greater Caucasus, their 3,000 m passes and their villages with defence towers. This is where the horses come in, and where the bivouac happens.
Long descents to the rivers, monasteries on the ridges, shepherds' single track and meadows where we picnic.
The capital, its sulphur baths and its lanes, then the wine regions to the east: amphora wine, hospitality, the end of the journey.
These are the areas we ride. The trails themselves are discovered on the day.
Where no shuttle can reach, mountain horses take over: they carry the bikes and the luggage to the passes, alongside Georgian horsemen who know every crossing.
On the high stages they can also carry a tired rider. That is what makes the expedition possible, and that is what makes it unforgettable.
Ten days where the bikes travel on horseback and the villages still have their stone towers.
The last snowfields melt on the passes, the pastures are green and in flower, the horsemen go up with the herds: the first possible dates for a private group.
The safest window at altitude and the longest days: this is our open departure, once a year, over ten days.
Late-season light, first snow possible up high, harvest in the east: the last dates before the passes close again.
Thank you Christian for your good humour, your humility and above all for the knowledge of your region! Even in Breton weather you found us beautiful, beautiful lines. And thanks too to the driver, discreet but just as friendly, and who takes good care of our bikes!
Upper Valais outing, perfect weather, pure pleasure. Thanks to Chris and his organisation, everything was superb!
The very best! Insane singletracks, 6,400 m of descent, in a superb atmosphere among riders! Just like Finale, but on Valais soil. Can't wait for the next outing with Chris and Exoride!
A flight to Tbilisi, at your own cost, with no visa for Swiss and European citizens. Everything else is included: transfers, shuttles, horses, lodging, luggage.
3.5/4 technical and physical: long days at altitude, some carrying, committing descents. It is our most demanding trip, along with Iran.
The programme is designed with safety first: on the high stages you can step back at any moment and let the horses do the work. Without altitude experience, we advise you before departure.
A serviced enduro bike, and bivouac kit for the night at altitude: a light tent and a sleeping bag. The full list is sent before departure.
The day-by-day, the lodging, the meals included and the kit are detailed on the trip page. In short: guesthouses in the villages, a hotel in Tbilisi, one night under canvas at altitude.
No, E-Bikes are not possible in Georgia: this trip is ridden on a regular mountain bike. The horses carry the bikes, and batteries do not travel by air.
Mountain biking accident cover, rescue and helicopter evacuation valid in Georgia, cancellation and repatriation. REGA membership is a good complement.
A 30 % deposit at booking, the balance before departure. The flight is yours to book.
Yes, from five riders, between mid-July and early September.
One open departure every August, ten days, a handful of places. Dates are open several years ahead: pick the one that suits you.
Switzerland
Valais, by the people who know it by heart
Italy
From the ridges of Aosta to the Tuscan coast
Morocco
A change of scene, and prime riding all winter
Iran
The exclusive trip, from 5,600 m to sea level
Serviced full-suspension mountain bikes and E-Bikes, protection included. Book it with your date.
See rentalAn amount now, a date chosen later. Valid on every ride and every trip.
Order onlineA private departure for your club or your team, on the dates that suit you.
See the groups pageFrom five riders, between mid-July and early September, on the dates that suit you.
One newsletter a month: new dates, stories from the trails and photos from the rides. Plus 5.- of Exo'points for your first day.
Wide paths, rolling doubletrack, the odd loose rock. MTB without traps, to build pleasure and confidence.
Narrow but flowing trails: moderate roots and rocks, wide switchbacks, a few spots where you pick your line.
Rock gardens, steps, tight switchbacks, off-camber: the terrain demands clean lines and active riding.
High mountain, exposed sections, big steps: places where mistakes cost, precise riding is mandatory.
Short outing, minimal climbing: shuttles or lifts do the work, frequent breaks.
On an e-bike, one physical grade lower is often enough: ask us.
Half to full mellow day: we pedal, but the pace leaves time for the view.
On an e-bike, one physical grade lower is often enough: ask us.
A proper MTB day: hours in the saddle, real climbing, punchy sections. You need juice, not a palmares.
On an e-bike, one physical grade lower is often enough: ask us.
Big days or back-to-backs: climbing stacks up and the pace stays high.
On an e-bike, one physical grade lower is often enough: ask us.
Between two grades? Halves (2.5) exist: aim higher if you are fit, lower if you are coming back.
Not sure? Write to usWe will advise you honestly, even if it means suggesting mellower.See the full page
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Tu es capable de faire du vélo sur deux-roues, sur la route ou des chemins carrossables.
Tu n'as aucune expérience de la pratique du vélo en tout terrain.
Tu es un pratiquant régulier avec des expériences passées sur des terrains montagneux.
Tu maîtrises la montée et la descente sur des sentiers de modérés à raides avec parfois des obstacles naturels comme des racines ou des rochers.
Tu es capable de franchir des petites marches ou des rochers jusqu'à 20 centimètres de hauteur, en montée comme en descente.
Ton expérience te permet de savoir quand est-ce que tu dois marcher, lorsque le terrain devient trop exposé ou dangereux.
Tu es un pratiquant régulier qui apprécie les sentiers techniques et pentus.
Tu es à l'aise sur le sec comme dans le gras, en montée comme en descente.
Tu es capable de facilement rouler une piste rouge dans un bikepark, de franchir des marches jusqu'à 30 centimètres, en montée comme en descente, et d'effectuer de petits sauts de manière contrôlée lorsque le terrain l'exige.
De plus, tu es à l'aise avec l'exposition. Ton expérience te permet de savoir quand est-ce que tu dois marcher, lorsque le terrain devient trop exposé ou dangereux.
Tu es un pratiquant expérimenté avec plus de cinq ans de pratique régulière.
Tes aptitudes te permettent d'aborder avec assurance tous les types d'obstacles naturels ou artificiels.
Racines mouillées, pierres, terrains très raides, épingles serrées nécessitant de faire des noseturns, sauts, gaps et drops.
Tu es à l'aise sur des parcours classés noirs en bikepark ou tu as déjà participé à plusieurs compétitions.
Ton expérience te permet de savoir quand est-ce que tu dois marcher lorsque le terrain devient trop exposé ou dangereux.
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