An electrically assisted bike does not pedal for you: it multiplies your effort. That is exactly what you need on terrain like Gréolières, where the trails run between 1,400 and 1,800 m with climbs that quickly discourage an occasional rider on a muscle-powered bike. With assistance, a 400 m ascent becomes a leisure outing rather than an ordeal.
Our e-MTB fleet is serviced and renewed regularly, and rents all year round at the shop, at 310 Traverse du Cheiron, open 7 days a week from 9 am to 5 pm.
Understanding electric assistance in two minutes
An e-MTB works on a simple principle: a sensor detects that you are pedalling, a motor adds torque, and the assistance cuts out at 25 km/h. That is the legal limit in France, and it applies to all our bikes. Beyond that speed you ride on leg power alone, like on a normal bike — which happens naturally downhill or on the flat.
Three practical consequences:
- You have to pedal. There is no throttle. No pedal stroke, no assistance.
- Assistance modes consume very differently. The most powerful mode can cut range by half or by two thirds compared with eco mode.
- The bike is heavy — often over 20 kg. You feel it when stationary, in tight corners and when you have to carry it. Riding, you forget it.
Our three ranges
We offer three categories of bike, to cover the whole family:
- Baby Van — the solution for the very youngest, when a child is still too small to ride alone.
- Junior MTB — the junior format, for children who ride independently.
- Adult MTB — a full-suspension electric mountain bike, meaning suspension front and rear. It is the format that best absorbs rocky trails and roots, and stays comfortable on a long ride.
If you are unsure which range suits a child, come into the shop or call us on +33 6 21 45 80 87: height and bike handling matter more than the age printed on a spec sheet.
Rental rates
Our rates read in the order Baby Van / Junior MTB / Adult MTB:
| Duration | Baby Van | Junior MTB | Adult MTB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half-day | €15 | €25 | €40 |
| Day | €25 | €40 | €60 |
| Weekend | €40 | €60 | €90 |
| 3 days | €40 | €60 | €90 |
| 7 days | €80 | €160 | €260 |
Two observations worth having for your budget:
- The weekend and the 3-day rate are identical. If your plan can stretch over three days instead of two, it costs the same.
- A full day quickly beats two half-days. For an adult MTB, €60 for the day against €80 if you take two separate half-days.
Full details are on the electric mountain bike rental page.
Where to ride from the resort
This is the real argument for Gréolières: you leave the shop and you are on the trail. Seven waymarked loops, numbered 10 to 16, total more than 60 km between 1,400 and 1,800 m, all sharing a start at the Maison du Fondeur. All of them are open to electrically assisted bikes.
A few markers:
- Number 16 is the most demanding: black, 10 km, +400 m of ascent, climbing to the Cime du Cheiron (1,778 m). The view from the top justifies the effort.
- An enduro track through the pine forest rounds out the offer for those looking for technical descending.
- The Huskies chairlift is open to bikes in summer: weekends in June, then daily in July and August. You gain the altitude without draining the battery, which changes a lot on a day of descending.
Gréolières is also one of the 6 entry points of the FFC-labelled “VTT Parc des Monts d’Azur”, which brings together 31 routes and 390 km of itineraries. Enough to fill far more than a weekend. We detail the loops in our article on the MTB trails of Gréolières.
Managing your battery: the rules that work
The range of an e-MTB is not something you read off a spec sheet — it depends on you. With variable weight, terrain and weather, two riders on the same bike can get ranges that differ by a factor of two.
What drains it fastest:
- High assistance mode, by a long way.
- Positive elevation gain. Climbing is what empties a battery.
- Total weight (rider + pack + any child).
- Cold, which temporarily reduces available capacity.
- Under-inflated tyres, which increase rolling resistance.
Our advice:
- Ride in eco mode by default. Keep the powerful mode for the steep sections. A rider who alternates intelligently easily doubles their range.
- Use your gears. Assistance does not excuse you from shifting down: a motor labouring at low revs consumes far more.
- Plan the return. Simple rule: if the route is an out-and-back with the climb on the way out, do not go past half the battery before turning around. On a loop with a big initial climb, you will come back downhill and can spend more early on.
- Remember the bike rolls without assistance. With a flat battery you still get home — just more slowly, on a heavy bike.
Before you set off, ask us for the estimated range of the model you are renting for your particular route: it is the best way to avoid an unpleasant surprise.
Setting up your bike before you leave
Five minutes of adjustment are worth an hour of extra comfort.
- Saddle height: leg almost straight, heel on the pedal at its lowest point. This is the adjustment with the biggest impact on comfort and fatigue.
- Tyre pressure: lower for grip on loose ground, higher for rolling on hard track. We will tell you the recommended range.
- Brakes: check both levers while stationary before committing. On a heavy bike and downhill, they work hard.
- Lever position: wrists in line with the forearms, not bent downwards.
Safety in the mountains
An e-MTB erases the difficulty of the climb, not that of the descent. That is the classic trap: you climb higher and further than usual, and end up having to come back down technical terrain while tired.
- A helmet is mandatory in practice, whatever your level, adults and children alike.
- Anticipate the descent while climbing. Look at what you are riding up: you will be riding it back down.
- Brake before the corner, not in it. The rear brake stabilises, the front brake actually slows you — meter both.
- Shift your hips back on steep descents and keep your arms relaxed.
- In the mountains, weather changes fast. Windproof, water, a snack, a charged phone — even for a two-hour ride.
- Respect other users. These trails are shared with hikers; make yourself heard and slow down when passing.
Which option to choose for your plan
- A family taster over a few hours: half-day, sticking to the most rolling loops and making use of the chairlift in summer.
- A proper day out: the full day, setting off in the morning when it is cooler — a real advantage in the summer months.
- A weekend on site: the weekend rate, or the 3-day rate at the same price if you can stretch the stay.
- A week’s holiday: the 7-day rate, easily the best value per day, and the one that lets you link the loops of the Parc des Monts d’Azur.
Practical information
- Shop: Bogho Sports, 310 Traverse du Cheiron, 06620 Gréolières, at the foot of the slopes and at the trailhead
- Hours: 7 days a week, 9 am to 5 pm
- Phone: +33 6 21 45 80 87
- Parking: free, 2,800 spaces at the resort
- MTB rental: all year round
You can walk straight into the shop. During school holidays, a call the day before lets us prepare the bikes in your size and charge the batteries fully — which gets you out earlier. For any question about ranges or durations, write to us from the contact page.
And for the end of the day, we have gathered the good addresses in the area in our article on where to eat in Gréolières.
Finally, if you want the department-wide picture of mountain biking — bike park, FFC-labelled network, drive times from the coast — it is all gathered in our guide to mountain biking and e-MTB in the Alpes-Maritimes.