MTB | Initiation for children (4-8 y.o)

Does your child know how to ride a bike and want to learn about the sensational delights of mountain biking?! 

Equipped with a bike adapted to the mountains, they will discover the pleasure of small bumps and banked turns, while learning the basic technics.

Our qualified mountain bike instructors will delight your little ones, the aim is to learn while having fun, and in complete safety! !

To each his own

⚪ Mini Pilot | 16" mountain bike (children aged 4/5) - 1 hour

This course is aimed at children aged 4 to 5, who are able to pedal and want to start learning to ride a bike. No more draisienne! 

Technique

• Finding your balance
• Propelling yourself by pushing with your feet or pedalling
• Learning how to brake so you can stop in a specific area
• Starting to steer your bike
• Navigating a series of 3 to 4 turns

Mechanics

• Understanding the main components of your balance bike or bicycle

Safety/Orientation

• Put on your helmet and gloves by yourself

This 1-hour course is designed for the youngest children, measuring between 1.05 and 1.15 metres and a bike size of 16'. The 16' bikes are semi-suspended, ideal for beginners. Exercises are performed on flat surfaces and small, adapted modules.

🟡 Small Pilot | 20" to 24" mountain bike (children aged 6/8) - 1h30

This course is aimed at children aged 6 to 8 who are able to ride a bike and want to start learning to mountain bike.

This 1.5-hour course is designed for older children, measuring between 1.15 and 1.42 metres, with a bike size of 20' or 24'. These fully suspended bikes are perfect for getting to grips with the first bumps and corners. The exercises take place on a variety of terrain with modules and a small track with a slight incline.

Technique

• Improving balance
• Using gears according to speed
• Rider position when moving on the bike
• Basic concepts of precise trajectories
• Slalom course and small obstacles to overcome
• Stopping quickly by applying the brakes

Mechanics

• Knowing how to adjust your saddle and helmet
• Checking the condition of your bike before
• riding (tyres, brakes, tightness of
• components)

Safety/Orientation

• Signalling when changing direction
• Knowing the main traffic signs
• Riding in a group
• Riding in a group

This introduction to mountain biking will also help find out if they are ready for the slopes accessible by ski lift... !

➡️ The last ride - 6 to 8 years - 1h30

Looking for more?

That's what the Last Ride is for. Let your child show what he's got with an introduction to the Bike Park on the area's green runs. They can take advantage of the calm at the end of the day to ride the beginners' slopes on the way down from the Palafour chairlift and apply what they learnt on the previous course.

It is possible to do the last run in private or group lessons for a more personalised follow-up.

➡️ Private lessons 1h/1h30

This type of experience is aimed at children wishing to perfect what they have already learnt, or to train privately directly with one of our state-certified instructors.

💡 Did you know? 

Not sure about your child's level? Don't hesitate to use our level guide!