AlpPack’Aosta
The mountains are bigger than nation states. When the French-Italian border was drawn in 1861, the mountainous Duchy of Savoie was divided up between the two countries. The AlpPack’Aosta will take you on the ultimate mountain bike journey through this alpine kingdom.
Starting under the shadow of Mt Blanc and venturing as far as the Matterhorn, this is epic backcountry alpine mountain biking distilled into its purest form. Are you ready for the adventure?
AlpPack’Aosta – The route
160 years after the mountain state of Savoie was split up between France and Italy, the two valleys of Aosta and the Tarentaise remain so closely bound that the older paysans can still talk in a common dialect, or patois. The border is just a line on a map, and it’s packed with singletrack adventures just waiting for us.
AlpPack’Aosta – Singletrack adventuring at it’s finest…
Alpine Kingdom
The AlpPack’Aosta will take you on the ultimate mountain bike journey through this alpine kingdom. Starting in the Tarentaise, we ride over the border and into the heart of the Aosta valley.
We’ll be riding from nearly 3000m right down to the valley floors over 2 vertical kilometres beneath. We’ll use van and chairlift uplifts to keep the pedalling and hike-a-bike sections accessible to a wide range of riders.
Using two 4* bases for the week, there is some luxury at the end of each day and a minimum of bag packing for a point to point adventure.
Ultimate Highs
We’ll be riding the very finest singletrack adventures near to classic riding spots like la Thuile, Aosta, les Arcs, the Matterhorn and Mt Blanc. Our mountain bike tour will take us around the northern end of the historical Duchy of Savoie.
Your idea of great singletrack will never be the same afterwards! Riding in the very shadow of the Matterhorn and Mt Blanc, this is the epitome of alpine mountain biking.
Book your ultimate week of high mountain adventure now. Or, as a two week mountain bike trip it combines perfectly with our Classic BikeVillage Tarentaise Tour for the dream fortnight of mountain bike adventures.
Trip Flavour
Two countries, one mission – high mountain singletrack adventures
Using vans, chairlifts and pedals access the world’s finest trails.
Why is it the ultimate?
- The Aosta and Tarentaise valleys have become synonymous with huge mountain biking adventures
- You’ll ride off actual alpine summits and some of your descents will drop over 2000m, lasting all afternoon.
- You’ll be traversing and exploring the Alps on amazing technical singletrack
- With full vehicle support and 1000-4000m daily uplifts with the world’s most professional guides.
- Great 4* accommodation and awesome food throughout
- Gelato and espresso. Enough said!
- The climbs can be hard and the hike a bike is harder, but the reward is beyond words.
That’s the AlpPack’Aosta and it’ll make your summer the best ever
At a glance
- Duration – 7 nights, 8 days
- 2 centre uplifted tour of the Aosta and Tarentaise valleys
- Skill level – Advanced intermediate+ (Red and above on ITRS)
- Physical level – Intermediate+ (Blue and above on ITRS)
- E-bike friendly? Yes, absolutely
Our 2025 Trip Dates
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July 19-26th
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Aug 9-16th
Trip Details
- Cost – €2195
- Trip includes – Guiding, van uplifts, transport, breakfast, lunches, evening meals, drinks from the van drinks cooler
- Not included – drinks at bars/restaurants, airport transfers, lift passes
- Start: Bourg Saint Maurice
- End: Bourg Saint Maurice
- Airport: Geneva
Core memories:
- Riding in the shadow of Mt Blanc one day and the Matterhorn the next
- Descending 2000m vertical (7000ft) in one hit, most days!
- Riding France and Italy in the same day, at least twice during the trip!
- Crossing an entire mountain range by bike
- Gelato and espresso, every day…
These are the world’s finest ‘big days out’ on mountain bikes. The scale of this adventure is hard to express in words.
How does the AlpPack’Aosta compare with other AlpPacker trips?
Big mountain riding: it’s all about being in the high mountains on the best trails
…but with chairlifts: this helps open the riding up to more people, and e-bikes
Comfort: A 2 centre trip, we don’t need to pack our bags every day and the accommodation is all 4*
E-bike freindly: this trip is perfect for mixed groups of bikes and riders.
These are designed to be more accessible than the AP North and South and are built around more type 1 fun – less climbing and carrying, e-bike friendly, higher spec accommodation whilst still optimising the mythical journey narrative that have made our AlpPackers world famous.
FAQs
This handy collection of boxes should answer most of your questions – if not please get in touch to chat to us or even book a call back from our head guide Sam
What bike to bring?
Any modern trail/enduro bike will be great. The main thing is to make sure the bike is well serviced before you come and to fit suitable tyres. There will be specific tyre advice when you book – the Alps deserve a reinforced sidewall, so do you!
Can I rent a bike?
Absolutely. Just contact us during your booking and we’ll set a bike aside for you. When you arrive we’ll help set it up, adjust shock pressures and make double sure the brakes are the right way around depending on where you’ve come from!
What should I pack for my trip?
We made this handy video for how to pack light. You don’t need to go as far as us but it should help keep your bag size manageable for you.
Is this trip e-bike friendly?
Yes, absolutely
Do I need insurance?
Yes, 100%. You need insurance to cover you for medical emergencies, trip cancellation and we also advise some bike cover in case of damage/loss. You can book great, cycling specific cover through Yellow Jersey and get a 10% discount using the code BVillage10
How hard is the trip?
On the International Trail Rating System (ITRS) you would need a physical level of Blue or above and technically you should be at red level or above (except jumping – these are natural alpine trails so the aren’t really any shaped jumps). If you have any doubts then why not book in a chat with us to talk it over. A good option can be to try one of our ‘easier’ trips, like the Classic Bikevillage Tarentaise Tour, and take it from there.
What if the weather is bad?
We’ll have a ball anyway! Usual weather is sunny and warm but not too hot, mid 20°s/70°s.
This is the mountains though so we need to be prepared for the weather. Our guides monitor the weather endlessly and we’re always adapting our plans to make the most of the conditions. We’ve never missed and awesome day of riding yet.
Our packing video details the clothes that you should bring to maximise your fun on the trails.
How do I prepare for the trip?
Don’t stress! You have a job, a life and a million other commitments. Just ride your bike.
That said, a trip can be a great motivator to get out and do more. We have a video in the pipeline but, until then, here are a few tips:
- Regular and often: ride to the shops, ride to work, ride for 20 minutes. The more days in the week your bum hits a saddle, the better.
- Core strength: Zwift wont help you hike-a-bike! You can build core strength in lots of ways but our favourite is probably indoor climbing – it’s fun, sociable, winter-proof and works every muscle group we need for biking including grip strength. Get climbing!
- Enter an event: pick a fun but challenging event about a month before your trip. It’ll help motivate you and also leave you relaxed before your trip.
It could be biking but running is also fine. - Don’t stress!! We’ll say it again – you could always be fitter and stronger. That’s why you need a holiday. You’ll be fine.
How many people will be on my trip?
There’ll be a maximum of 7 riders plus your guide and driver. Sometimes we double the fun with a second set of riders + guide. This makes for a great atmosphere either way – a shared journey is best shared with good company.
Can I make this tour private?
Absolutely, just contact us to book a whole tour for your group.
What is the accommodation like?
Lovely! 2 different 4* bases, one in France and the other in Italy. Great food in both!
There are some great tips in our packing video on how to get a good night’s sleep on the road.
How should I get to/from the trip?
When you book we’ll send arrival and departure information. You can come by plane, car or train.
By plane you’ll fly into and out of Geneva airport, where we can collect/drop you.
By car we’ll send you details of where to park and also help you to arrange car sharing with any other riders.
By train we’ll pick you up from Annecy station and drop you back there after the trip. Train pickups are free – it’s a small gesture to encourage sustainable transport methods.
We’ll send more specific details when you book.