This Ténéré 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 its 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 roadbook on the region’s varied terrain, he 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
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
This rally-raid initiation program combines theoretical learning and off-road motorcycle training to acquire the essential foundations for participating in a rally-raid.
In just two days in the south of France, in Aveyron, you will discover roadbook navigation and perfect your riding skills on varied 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.
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 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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