Embark on an unforgettable adventure through the spectacular landscapes of the Aravis mountains on 100% electric quads. Departing from Thônes, this ride passes through Le Grand Bornand before reaching Le Chinaillon where the mountains become more present. A must-see stop at the Mystérieuse waterfall, a true haven of freshness before hitting the road again. You'll wind through magnificent curves until you reach the imposing Col de la Colombière (the iconic pass of the Tour de France), enjoying superb panoramas and a break on a terrace. The return, punctuated by photo stops to immortalize the sunset over the Aravis mountain range, offers great sensations on the bends before returning to Thônes.
Route timetables
From April 15 to June 15: from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (every day)
From June 16: from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (every day)
*Please bring a picnic lunch if you wish to eat at the Col de la Colombière. Remember to wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes. We also recommend wearing long pants and long sleeves. We provide safety helmets and gloves for each participant.
Our journey times may vary by up to 15 minutes in the event of unforeseen circumstances or significant traffic delays.
Rates and Duration
Duration: 2 hours - 45 km
Difficulty: 3/5
Prices: 1 solo quad = €8.00 / 1 duo quad = €11.00 (1 driver + 1 passenger)
Route details
We'll set off from Thônes towards Le Grand-Bornand, directly along the main road. You'll quickly get a chance to familiarize yourself with our quads and enjoy their robustness on long straights with slight curves, on roads limited to 70 km/h for about 10 km, before arriving at our first point of interest: the village of Le Grand-Bornand. There, we'll cross a wonderful rural refuge, at the foot of the region's most popular ski resorts.
We will then gain height, where the thrills will become increasingly present and where the proximity of our majestic mountains will remind you how small we are. We will cross the hamlet of Chinaillon before reaching the Mystérieuse waterfall below, a true haven of freshness, an excellent opportunity to stretch your legs and capture beautiful shots of this peaceful and natural place.
Back on the road, we'll head to the highest point of the route: the Col de la Colombière. There, you'll be able to admire breathtaking panoramas during a twenty-minute break. Enjoy the rustic architecture and typical signs to enjoy a coffee on a sunny terrace, or simply meditate in front of this postcard-perfect setting, before getting back on the road.
We'll continue with winding descents, crossing incomparable landscapes, where it will be difficult to keep your eyes off the asphalt as the scenery is so striking. We'll make several photo stops to allow you to immortalize the sunset over the magnificent Aravis Mountains, with its clear horizons and breathtaking colorful shades.
On the way back, the inertia will be pleasantly surprising. You'll feel the adrenaline rush as you twist and turn through the imposing Grand Bornand Valley, before gently returning to Thônes.
LES PETITS + DE CETTE BALADE
La plus sauvage ! Elle est prisée pour son accès au fameux col de la Colombiere, passage emblématique du Tour de France. Elle offre également un coucher de soleil de feu sur la chaîne des Aravis.
C'est une balade pour les amoureux de la nature.