Some places don’t ask to be changed, only to be understood.
In Ille-sur-Têt, the land sets the rhythm and the landscape guides every decision. Mountain biking becomes a way to reconnect with the territory, respecting its limits and identity. A movement that brings life back to the village, creating connections between people, paths, and local knowledge.
Follow Damien Oton and his Orbea Rise in our latest Trail Tales episode. Discover the full story here: https://stories.orbea.com/en/trail-tales-shaped-by-the-land/
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00:00 – A Valley Shaped by the Mountains
00:29 – Mountain Biking as a Force for Change
00:55 – Growing Up on These Trails
01:24 – Reviving Rural Villages Through MTB
01:46 – The Return of La Garoutade
02:32 – New Energy, New Trails
03:19 – Building a Life Around the Trails
04:19 – A Connected Local Ecosystem
05:41 – Teaching the Next Generation
06:32 – From Local Project to MTB Destination