Fatbike: a mountain bike with fat tyres
FatBikes come from Alaska; although the first design was created by the French cyclist Jean Naud in 1980. It’s truly an all-rounder: weather or tracks conditions do not matter. FatBikes stand out during winter when tracks are covered by a light snow layer: no bike is better than this one for this! As you will see, there are not many flat trails in the surroundings. You will be happy riding an Electric Fatbike!
Photo Credit : Marc Chaudeur Photographies
Rates and Contact
Rates
- €140 / 2hrs
- €180 / 3hrs
5 to 8 people
- €190 / 2hrs
- €230 / 3hrs
- €380 / 2hrs
- €460 / 3hrs
Video editing option
- + €100
Contact
Description
A wonderful E-fatbike tour
Riding a fatbike on snow requires a certain set of skills that you only get with experience. Getting your position right, with the right gears and the right level of assistance… There is a lot of things to manage at the same time. I am here to share my years of practice and skills and help you ride safely with a lot of fun! By the end of our adventure, you will be amazed by what you have accomplished.
Click on the following picture to have a look at my latest Instagram stories. They will give you an insight on what you can expect from an E-fatbike tour.
Equipement
What should you take for this E-fatbike tour?
For your own comfort, please follow these recommendations to fully enjoy our E-FatBike tour in Mont-Blanc area.
Clothing
- Woolly hat
- Warm hiking gloves (with thermal liner when temperatures < 0°C)
- Synthetic or merino wool long sleeves base layer
- Warm jumper
- If < 0°C a down jacket
- Ski or Gore-Tex ® jacket
- Ski pants or long stuffed pants
- If < 0°C synthetic or Merino wool legging base layer 3/4 or full
- Gaiters to keep your feet dry
- Warm socks
- Waterproof and warm shoes
- Buff ® or scarf
Backpack
- Small Backpack (15L minimum)
- Thermos filled with a hot beverage
- Cereal bars or hard fruits (apple, dry fruits, …)
- (Polarised) sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Credit Card for the bike deposit (up to €1000/bike)
No American Express for the deposit - Cash (€) for a beverage in refuge
Rental shops
Skiset Tasmania
Les Contamines-Montjoie: the best place
The village of Les Contamines-Montjoie is the best place in the entire Mont Blanc region for fat biking. Thanks to the village’s high altitude, you’re very likely to enjoy an adventure on the snow. The flat, less sunny valley allows you to ride on snow that stays firm a lot longer. This provides the best conditions for learning how to ride a fatbike! The electric assistance on the bike is a real bonus, making it easier to reach the mountain refuge for a drink. Above the trees, the setting is simply perfect for a souvenir photo with the Mont Blanc massif in the background.
The commune is very active in developing all-season sports that are less dependent on snow cover. You can enjoy a wide range of winter activities without fear of being discriminated against or singled out.
Rental rate
€40 / Electric Fatbike
In order to confirm your booking, a deposit of €40 is required by bank transfer.
The shop Skiset Tasmania is open everyday from 08:00a.m. to 07:00p.m. except on Thursday (closed from 12:00 p.m. to 02:00p.m.).
Directions to Skiset Tasmania
Alpes Aventures
E-bike rental shop in Megève – Praz-sur-Arly
Alpes Aventures doesn’t have e-fatbike. However you will benefit from my experience to use their e-bikes on snow.
Opening hours change during the period of the year. It’s better to check on Google.
E-bikes you can rent from Alpes Aventures
Directions to Alpes Aventures
