I’ve always fancied that guided week in the mountains in Morocco,riding during the day from village to village with beer at the end….

Something like this http://www.flowmtb.com/morocco/unknown-morocco/

I’ve heard of some really great places in Italy but can’t quite remember the name…….. It may come to me.

http://www.summitdown.com/
http://bikeverbier.com/

http://www.switch-backs.com/
http://www.ciclomontana.com/
http://www.basquemtb.com/
http://www.torboletour.com/

Rivierabike was probably the best MTB holiday we have ever been on and went there twice. Still used as a reference. Great trails and great place to stay. Doug at BasqueMTb was also really top bloke and such an interesting place to ride. Did a Wales Road Trip this year but I am desperate to go to the Dolomites in 2013

I’d second riviera bike…I had a great trip they’re this summer,cheap for what we got,great food/company/guides…they do well with biggish parties

Book directly with goat shed in les arcs if you want something a little cheaper. And they’re lovely people that run it.

We had a great week with AQR, but it was all pedal-powered. Nothing wrong with that but you can get a hell of a lot more descending out of your week with an uplifted holiday.

Guiding is worth it IMO, for 2 reasons. First is simply backup- if you spanner yourself, they’ve got all the contacts, the locations etc. But also, the guiding itself has paid off every time we’ve done it… And as far as I’m concerned none of the best riding we did in the Tarantaise valley was at a resort, and some of the best stuff at the resorts would be hard to find. And of course, you’re less likely to waste time on a duff trail or just getting lost.

Don’t get me wrong, I could have happilly spent a week mucking about at the resorts but the area has miles more to give.

Third rivierabike. The guide, rich is a top chap. The location is perfect; minimal distractions. Food; brilliant and lovely.
I honestly can’t see how it can be bettered.

Went for the first time this year with Trail Addiction to Les Arc.
Was superb, couldn’t fault a single thing.
Chalet, food, guiding all excellent.
Worked out to be a little bit expensive once you take into account all the costs, but I’m already planning to return next year.

Hello there,

We offer that kind of riding, with full guiding and Land Rover back-up, here at Pure Mountains in the Sierra Nevada mountains in Andalucía. Hearty food and a free bar are also included.

Have a look at our website. I’m happy to answer any questions you may have.

Jenny

PS Thanks for the recommendation, eightyeight!

Les Arcs would fit the bill I reckon, I have been a couple of times and have found that Trail Addiction and Mountain Bike Chalet ride the exact same area and trails, for me Mountain Bike Chalet offer better value (not stayed with TA but see them on the trails so know where they ride).

White Room Chalet are based in a slightly different area but do ride many of the same trails but also offer trips to other riding spots, for me this was the trip that provided the best mix of riding.

My trip next year will probably be something of a road trip, with 3 days at Pila, 3 days at Morzine as much for the social and 3 days at Chamoix.

Whatever happens you will love it.

Thanks for the recommendations guys!

We’ve just come back from 2 weeks riding with Altitude Adventure in the southern Pyrenees
Altitude Adventure
First week riding local trails and then a 4 day Summit to Sea trip the 2nd week. Excellent guiding, chalet, cooking, free beer and Ian & Angela really do all they can to make your trip exceptional. Excellent hire bikes as well if you don’t want to take your own – transfers available from 3 airports. Highly recommended!
We’ve ridden with Bike Verbier, Trail Addiction, Rivierabike etc 3-4 times each so have a good base for comparison.

Another vote for Bike Verbier here.

Trails, guiding, food, chalet all fantastic.

Made the mistake of going elsewhere this year just because we fancied something different. We’ll be going back to Bike Verbier next year for sure.

wl.

Can you email me about bike verbier next year. 😀

Please consider us at http://www.bikingandalucia.comat the Sierra Nevada, Andalucia, Southern Spain, I am sure we can provide !