Loïc Minaudier Ténéré Center, rally-raid training in France

TÉNÉRÉ CENTER AVEYRON

ALL-TERRAIN TRAINING COURSES & ROAD BOOK WITH LOIC MINAUDIER

This center is located in the heart of the magnificent natural landscape of Aveyron, in the south of France. The center includes a reception area and a 40-hectare training ground located in the heights of Saint-Affrique. Loïc Minaudier, an experienced enduro and Dakar pilot, runs the site and offers two-day courses dedicated to introducing navigation with a roadbook and piloting With more than 500 km of roadbooks on the region’s varied terrain, Loïc also offers multi-day sessions in the region on request.

Make rapid progress under the guidance of Loïc Minaudier. On the program: safety and prevention, introduction to piloting and navigation, and roadbook reading in an exceptional setting

👉 Available services

Introduction to roadbook reading
Introduction to piloting on various types of terrain:
> 40 hectares of the training ground
> 500 kilometers of roadbook with technical tracks in mid-mountain, plateaus, and gorges, singletracks, open and fast trails.
Introduction to orientation and navigation during your outings.
Ride safely

RATE

Roadbook navigation course (1 to 6 people): €350/day*.

Guided Tour Ride (2 to 12 people): €265/day
Discounted rates depending on the group size and duration of the course.

✅ The offer includes:

A dedicated motorcycle guide

Introduction to control settings

Welcome for briefings and navigation lessons

Lunch

Offer does not include:

Breakage of motorcycle parts in case of a fall

Accommodation

Motorcycle fuel

Options:

Yamaha Ténéré 700 motorcycle rental: €200 incl. VAT

Navigation equipment rental: €150 incl. VAT

TRAINING & PREPARATION FOR RALLY RAIDS

This introductory rally raid program combines theoretical learning and off-road motorcycle training to teach you the basics you need to participate in a rally raid.
In just two days in the south of France, in Aveyron, you will learn how to navigate using a roadbook and perfect your riding skills on a variety of terrains.

Training course schedule:

👉 Day 1 – The Fundamentals
Morning

Welcome and introduction over coffee.
Introduction to rally navigation: understanding and reading a motorcycle roadbook.
Presentation of a Yamaha Ténéré and all the equipment needed for rally raids (motorcycle & rider).
Découverte des instruments de navigation (ICO, tripmaster, etc.).

Afternoon

First guided outing: practical introduction to motorcycle roadbooks on trails.

👉 Day 2 – Exploration, Navigation, and Orientation
Morning

Coffee, warm-up, and review of the first day’s skills.

Afternoon

A large loop of approximately 200 km, off-road, alternating between driving and navigating with a roadbook.
Validation of acquired skills to confidently consider a first rally raid.
Comprehensive debriefing and personalized advice to continue your motorcycle training.

THE TEAM

Marc Bourgeois

Marc Bourgeois is a former professional rider and a respected manager in the rally-raid world. With his experience as team manager for Yamaha in the Dakar Rally and the Enduro World Championship, he now heads up the Yamaha Ténéré Rally Team

Loïc Minaudier

Loïc Minaudier is a French driver specializing in rally raids and enduro racing, renowned for his navigational skills and versatility. A multiple Dakar participant, he has distinguished himself through his consistency and reliability, both as a driver and co-driver.

Prerequisites:

Large-displacement motorcycle license

Have some initial off-road experience

Equipment to bring:
Motorcycle gear: Pants / Jersey
Equipment: Helmet / Boots / Knee pads / Stone guards / Airbag vest / Camelback
For your motorcycle: Navigation equipment Roadbook / Odometer / Cap / Off-road tires

Please bring the following required documents to confirm your registration:
Vehicle registration document
Valid insurance certificate
Valid driving license

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