A mix of delicious food tasting and food for the brain as well in the mountain fields of Le Grand Bornand on an electric mountain bike.
Key points of the Treasure Hunt:
- An easy tour, doable by anyone who can ride a bicycle.
- A fun and playful tour, guided by an instructor.
- A treasure map to teach the youngters how to find their way in the mountains.
- Real-life treasures to taste out and enjoy (if you can find them…!)
- Local quality products, discovered on atypical encounters.
- An easy tour to discover our region and its heritage.
What is included (115€ for adults, 75€ for children)
- The treasure gourmet picnic and its tasty blueberry dessert.
- Guidance by a qualified instructor and game master.
- A map of the mountain in the shape of a treasure hunt.
- Rental of the full-suspension e-bike for adult and hardtail for kid.
- Adjustement of the bikes before starting
- Rental of helmet, gloves, knee and elbow pads.
- First-aid kit (carried in the instructor bag).
- Mechanical assistance.
Upcoming dates
Date to confirm depending on number of participants.
Your desired date is not available?
Days and schedules offered are non exhaustive and don’t represent our real agenda. Get in touch to know the tours program durign your stay.
Description
A tasty and fun e-bike guided tour in the mountain fields, with enigma to solve in order to find the Marmotte’s treasure.
Program:
- Start point : Arav’e-Bike shop in Chinaillon at 9am.
- Adjustment depending on everyone’s weight and instructor explanations.
- Test to get used to the bike and let’s go!
- Picnic during the tour after the treasure was found.
- Return for 1pm.
Technical level : DISCOVERY/INTERMEDIATE
If you have tried Mountain Bike or Electric Mountain Bike before and wish to use your brain as well as your leg (just a little), and taste out some incredible local food, this treasure hunt on e-bike is the best deal for you. Your instructor will give you all the tips to ride safely and take pleasure. If you would like you can have a look at our Level Finder to be sure of your level.
Physical Level: IN GOOD SHAPE
The tour is about 2hours and a half on the bike, pedaling. The electric assistance will help you a lot, but you will have to pedal all the time. Please don’t hesitate to ask to find out your level!
Not included:
- The damage insurance Marmotte Futée in case you break something on the bike during the tour.
- Transport to the starting point.
- Personnal insurance.
Your desired date is not available?
We chose specific date and times for our tours in order to organise. If your desired date is not available when booking online, please feel free to complete the contact form. We will make the most to arrange the planning for you.
Kids above 8 years old and above 1m20 high are welcomed as long as they can ride a bicycle. The instructor is the one deciding if a child is capable of taking this guided tour. See the level finder.
Reviews
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Availability of the Guided Tours
Open year-round
We are available year-round for your desired escapes.
Summer:
Online booking is available on some schedules for organisation purpose. These dates don’t represent our real time agenda. If you don’t find your desired date and time, please get in touch so we can organise your e-bike escape for you.
Spring & Fall:
Our online booking is not available. Let us know your plan and we will organise it for you.
Winter:
Have a go at e-Bike riding on snow by day or night.
Ride with peace of mind
Protections included
When booking a guided tour with us, the rental of helmet, gloves, knee and elbow protections is included. We offer you quality gear protections from Ion Bike and Urge brands, known for thir quality and comfort and eco-friendly side.
Marmotte Futée Insurance
Falling can happen and can hurt, yourself and your budget. Protect yourself against breakage during your rental or supervised escape for 3€.
Follow the guide.
Adventure and discovery...
Who doesn’t like adventure, trying out new things and the thrill of unknown downhill trails?
Right, no one! But, who really likes ending up at night, with no light, no battery and being late because you missed the right trail or your GPS didn’t have any signal?
Well, what is you could have the best of both world and ride the best trails with no trouble?
Behaving on a group
Good spirit
Enthusiasm, respect and communication. Let’s rediscover our childlike spirit and let nature amaze us as on the first day.
The right level
Tell us your level when booking without underestimate or overestimate yourself, to make sure you (and the rest of the group) will have a good time.
Adaptability
On a group tour, we need to contend with everyone’s capacities, but also with weather conditions. Let’s be flexible :)
Good to know: Our e-Bikes are checked washed adjusted on each rental
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, it is highly recommended to book in order to make sure the instructor and a bike adapted to your height is available.
The minimum number of participants is set at 3 or 4 depending on the type of course. An accompanied outing cannot take place if the minimum number of people is not reached. You will then be offered a refund or a modification of your reservation.
For everyone’s comfort, we limit our grops to 6,8 or 10 depending on the type of tour and the level. For private groups, please get in touch.
During a group outing, everyone has more fun when the level is the same. Depending on the outing (duration and level), we accept children from 5 years or 1m15 if they are autonomous and know how to ride a bike (braking, pedaling, turning, standing up). If not, we recommend you enroll your child in our ” children’s discovery” course.
Our groups are composed by level so that everyone has a good time. Don’t hesitate to call us to discuss your level or to consult our level finder so that we can choose the best level together. If the level of the group is too different, we will suggest you to change the group or the schedule in order to ensure the safety and the satisfaction of all.
The price include the instructor guidance, maintenance of the bike, rental of the bike and the protection kit: helmet, gloves, knee abd elbow protections. The tour can include a snack or meal.
As a rule, the starting point is at our office in Chinaillon. However, some outings outside of Grand Bornand may start from another location, in which case the meeting place will be specified on your reservation summary. Thank you for being punctual.
- We take the time to listen to everyone’s expectations, desires and level ideas. Then we adjust the bikes to the body size of each participant.
- A short time to get used to the bike on a road or 4×4 track to discover the bike and the use of the engine.
- Depending on the type and level of the outing, the instructor can give advice or suggest practical exercises to improve, or simply guide you if you wish.
- An animation or a snack/meal can be included on the course.
- Back to the starting point, bike check and debriefing.
Of course. Booking an instructor for a private session will ensure that you perfect your technique more quickly and you will have full choice of your itinerary. More info (private instructor)
If you have a sport action camera like a Gopro, you can bring it with you.
Where to find us?
Our Office
Our office is located in Le Chinaillon center, 5 km from Le Grand Bornand Village when driving up to Col de La Colombière. Come and see us to explore your ebike escape possibilities.
Visiting Le Grand Bornand off-season?
Good idea! Spring and fall are marvellous seasons to discovery the Aravis mountains. The trails are less crowded. Our office is open summertime and during weekends only in the spring and fall. The rest of the time, please call us or email us to organise your e-MTB escape.
Off we go!
