Forez Bike School

Forez Bike School is a mountain biking school based in Chalmazel-Jeansagnière, in France’s Loire department, near the Monts du Forez and the border with Puy-de-Dôme. It serves riders from nearby areas including Montbrison, Saint-Étienne, Ambert, Clermont-Ferrand and Issoire. The school offers professionally guided activities designed around participants’ ages, abilities and goals, from learning basic cycling skills to developing advanced riding techniques.

Its services include mountain bike lessons and skills coaching, enduro and downhill sessions, bike-park outings, and rides for beginners and experienced riders. Younger participants can take part in age-appropriate cycling activities, while groups can book tailored packages that may include instruction, equipment and transport. Forez Bike School also organizes “Rando-Terroir” outings combining rides with local gastronomy and traditions, as well as customized excursions and events for groups, organizations and businesses. Seasonal offerings have included electric mountain bike rides on designated, groomed snow trails. With à-la-carte options and professional guidance, the school aims to make outdoor cycling engaging, accessible and suited to each rider.