Mountain Biking in South of France

Mountain biking in Montpellier area :

I was at our office in France last week and we hit the trails in the area around Lunel and Sommieres. Actually, the area is loaded with trails for anyone of any ability. Thomas, who runs our France office and his brother Thibaut who is the lead mechanic and a Cat 1 mountain biker ride this area all the time. Their local club just had a guy finish 11th in the World Cup! So, we went out for a little spin on Sunday to check it out. It was a mix of single track and jeep trails. The single track was great, and offered moderate to very challenging rides with some technical stuff a little beyond my level!

Nonetheless, the variety is fantastic and the nearby seaside makes it a perfect getaway. Look for some new guided mountain biking trips next year! We will also add some guided mountain biking in the Mont Ventoux area where Thomas and one of our guides Julien have done a lot of racing and training.

The best part is after the ride; we went to a nearby village on market day and picked up some fresh products and sat down at a cafe with some chilled Rose! Ah, la vie francaise!

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