Cycling Guide – The Châtel-Guyon Velodrome

Le Vélodrome offers guided tours and group rides on e-MTBs. Whether you’re riding alone or with others, join a group for a bike ride to explore the region.
We offer weekly rides in July and August for all skill levels on e-mountain bikes, combining exercise and exploration : Romain, a certified(…)

Le Vélodrome offers guided tours and group rides on e-MTBs. Whether you’re riding alone or with others, join a group for a bike ride to explore the region.
We offer weekly rides in July and August for all skill levels on e-mountain bikes, combining exercise and exploration : Romain, a certified cycling instructor, will take you off the marked trails to show you around Châtel-Guyon and its surroundings. Much more than just a ride, this is an opportunity to get to know the area, its heritage, and its culture in a friendly atmosphere, while getting some fresh air and pushing your limits thanks to the bikes’ electric assistance !

For each outing :
– Helmet and bike included
– Supervision by a certified instructor
– Professional liability insurance (excluding
personal insurance)
Departing from Châtel-Guyon
Group of 8 max

Tours are guaranteed to run subject to a minimum number of participants and bike availability
Personal gear required : athletic shoes, weather-appropriate sportswear, water, sunglasses, and a positive attitude !
All our tours can also be done on non-electric mountain bikes (please contact us).
Are you part of a group ? Contact us to create a custom tour together : mountain biking for beginners, leisure rides, enduro tours, or advanced mountain biking technique training—we’ll tailor the experience to your preferences !
(Transportation available for a tour starting in the Chaîne des Puys…).

– Discovery Tour
A fun and friendly themed ride, accessible to everyone.
Thanks to electric assist, a simple route on wide, smooth trails, and guidance from the instructor, you’ll discover the joy of biking while exploring the area around Châtel-Guyon.
Level : beginner – easy rides,
accessible to everyone
10 to 15 km / ± 200 m elevation gain
Price : €48/person
Duration : 1.5–2 hours
Morning ride from 9 :30 a.m. to 11 :30 a.m.
Introductory ride : Wednesdays, July 15, 22, and 29, from 9 :30 a.m. to 11 :30 a.m. ; Wednesdays, August 5, 12, and 18, from 9 :30 AM to 11 :30 AM.

– Introductory Tour
A mountain bike ride combining exploration of the natural and cultural heritage with an introduction to mountain biking.
We’ll take advantage of the elevation changes along the hillsides of Châtel to learn various riding techniques while enjoying stunning
views of the region.
Level : occasional mountain biker,
easy to moderate
Approx. 20 km / ± 300 m elevation gain
Price : €64/person
Duration : 2.5–3 hours
Afternoon ride from 2 :30 p.m. to 5 :00 p.m.
Introductory tour : Thursdays, July 9, 16, 23, and 30, from 2 :30 p.m. to 5 :00 p.m. ; Thursdays, August 6, 13, and 20, from 2 :30 p.m. to 5 :00 p.m.