Open Trail: The Course to Get Started in Off-Road Motorcycling

5 May 2026

Open Trail is a unique off-road training day, organized by Mutuelle des Motards. The objective is simple: allow every motorcyclist to learn off-road riding safely, supervised by professional instructors. Whether you’re a pure road rider or a budding adventurer, it’s the perfect opportunity to take the plunge.

Discover Off-Road at Your Own Pace

To ensure everyone can learn at their own pace, skill-level groups are created. This allows instructors to adapt exercises according to each participant’s experience.

The entire morning is dedicated to technique: learning to get started, begin, and progress through practical workshops. You’ll discover sensations different from road riding, which is extremely beneficial for gaining responsiveness and better handling everyday hazards.

Is My Motorcycle Suitable for Getting Started in Off-Road?

This is the great strength of Open Trail: you participate with your own motorcycle. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need a competition machine. The event is designed for trail-type and adventure motorcycles in road configuration:

Registered motorcycle (with valid insurance).

Standard equipment: Lighting, turn signals, and mirrors.

Dual-sport or trail tires: No need for “extreme” or specific knobby tires.

No special preparation is necessary. Your everyday motorcycle is perfectly suited for learning to master your machine’s reactions.

On the Agenda: Technique and Fun

An Open Trail day takes place in two parts:

Morning: Training with technical workshops (riding position, braking, balance).

Afternoon: Off-road ride and trail exploration.

This is the time to put the morning’s lessons into practice! We head out for a 1- to 2-hour ride. The pace depends on each group, but the goal remains enjoyment. Each group is supervised by an instructor and a “sweep rider” to ensure everyone’s safety.

Why Take a Trail Introduction Course?

Many participants come to gain confidence before embarking on a motorcycle trip or to dare venture onto the TET (Trans Euro Trail). It’s also an excellent way to get to know your motorcycle better in all weather conditions.

Good to know: Open Trail is open to everyone. You don’t need to be insured with Mutuelle des Motards to register.