Video: Matt Hunter Tours Mount Blanc by scottsecco

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lukerhrf (Jan 25, 2013 at 11:40)

IMPORTANT NOTICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you guys want to have the same EPIC experience as Matt check this website!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

www.bikeandmountain.com/MTB-by-Gianfranco-Sappa/mtb-eng/?lang=en

I've done the tour of Mont Blanc 2 years ago with this Mounainereeng-mountain biking-free skiing guide Gianfranco Sappa, the exerience was AWESOME. He is based in Courmayeur and I can assure he is one of the best guides for this kind of tour, with a lot of experience!!!!

Lone-Wolf (Jan 25, 2013 at 12:23)

Thank you

int3r (Jan 25, 2013 at 20:31)

Gracie for the info...not sure when I can go there..well, at least start from a dream.

Maxxd (Jan 26, 2013 at 9:02)

Thx Man! We go there in July so it should be helpful

flowyridestilltherestofmylife (Feb 3, 2013 at 23:34)

Man that was rad!!! Our alpine is so much similar, but there is not so much of it. Can`t wait to hit it again.

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yxbix (Jan 25, 2013 at 13:07)

Matt Hunter is the one particular rider, that has influenced my riding so much. For hell's sake, he is the rider, watching whom got me into mountainbiking, truth from the heart. I wish I could meet him some day. Great adventure.

Suth17 (Jan 26, 2013 at 4:27)

Agreed. I realise this is a fancy ad for specialized, but beneath all that (and in all the movies) you still get to know that Matt is a good dude. A rider still like the rest of us. Stoked on riding new trails. Would be great to meet him someday.

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MP29 (Jan 25, 2013 at 12:20)

The ladies hunting for autographs. I swear they had no clue who he was

Or they said: Hey Hunter, back in the days we rode this stuff on our chinese hardtails haha

After that video i´m realy looking forward to ride some hard-earnend singletrails.

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Spazzdick (Jan 25, 2013 at 11:16)

Amazing! Tour de Mont Blanc is now on the 'to do' list...

Spazzdick (Oct 28, 2015 at 15:44)

Well, 2 1/2 years later its been ticked off the list! Awesome route!

BigMountain (Jan 25, 2013 at 14:57)

SIIIIICCCKKK loop Hunter!
Anyone want to ride in the same zone (Italy and Switzerland) but not have to deal with as much hike-a-biking as the Tour du Mont Blanc...check out Big Mountain Adventures: ridebig.com/adventures.php
We've been guiding epic all-mountain & DH trips around Mont Blanc for 10 years. Ride big!

WillCoates (Jan 25, 2013 at 16:41)

Matt Hunter has got to be my favorite Canadian in the world

Trail-Gnome (Jan 25, 2013 at 12:55)

Huge ride, flat pedals, fun bikes, awesome food....looks like a heck of a good time!

jarrod801 (Jan 25, 2013 at 11:50)

That was awesome! Its great to see what the world is like from a mnt bike while sitting at my desk pretending to work. Thanks for the tour of Mont Blanc!!

akuria (Jan 25, 2013 at 15:49)

Man. It sucks to be behind a desk watching these great videos. I should be working to but I'm not. lol.

conv3rt (Jan 25, 2013 at 15:38)

Can that guy be any smoother on a bike?

leelau (Jan 25, 2013 at 19:09)

Beautifully done. Love the way all the riders had respect for the hikers and the mountains and nature. Good ambassadors in a gorgeous place

em-j (Jan 25, 2013 at 22:17)

Not taking anything away from this amazing adventure, but it would be really cool to see some touring which actually involves more equipment than a day pack, passport and enough cash for all the nice accommodations and trimmings. Self-sufficient biking tours in some remote locations would be sweet. Nice to think some of these guys could pitch a tent if they had to. We all know it's not going to be the McCaul brothers in any case...

ibeaver (Jan 25, 2013 at 23:57)

eh, the last camping trip the mccaul brothers did, they had a helicopter.....

From my experience - riding with a 60l pack full of gear makes for some shitty downhills. Or better said, a few more over the bars on those epic little sections that you would have cleared without the 30lbs on your back. Kills the fun. Or you talking about cross country stuff?

JorgenEgballe (Jan 26, 2013 at 1:52)

Matt Hunter did that a couple of years ago, try to Google "Matt Hunter Lone Wolf" :-)

leelau (Jan 26, 2013 at 7:35)

EM-J -- not going to get that in Europe without faking it. Look to less crowded places in the world for that - North America for example

em-j (Jan 26, 2013 at 18:39)

Ibeaver, different strokes for different folks.

Thanks for the tip on the Lone Wolf vid Jorgen. I was aware he's done other stuff. I just find the lack of variety on the homepage a bit frustrating.

Leelau, I have been told to follow you because apparently you are very interesting. Whatever that means

leelau (Jan 26, 2013 at 19:09)

em-j look for trips by Margus Riga, PJ Hunton, Bryce Borlick myself and others self-supported with packs mainly in the South Chilcotins. Some on PB, some on other websites.

ibeaver - I can get away with a 25l pack for 3 nights 4 days on the bike. Some other guys are lighter, some are heavier (but not by much. 60l is pretty crazy

em-j (Jan 28, 2013 at 6:22)

Thanks Leelau, will do.

Also I wasn't going to say anything, but my 44L Osprey Talon is more than enough, and that isn't traveling especially light. I can't even imagine being able to sit on a bike with a 60L, let alone be able to move with it. I have a 21L Camelback (3L reservoir) which I use for shorter trips and hiking.

I would be really interested to see what gear you are using!

ibeaver (Jan 28, 2013 at 9:14)

emj, i was asking what you meant..... cross country styel? not criticising. If you wanted to ride the same tour as Matt in that vid, you'd not be having fun even with 40l, for a lot of that ride, including the days going up 6000' worth of riding. I personally don't like much of any pack on my back... a 20l dueter is sometimes way to much.

Leelau, I like to change my shorts after 2 days :-p

em-j (Jan 29, 2013 at 13:07)

I'm not sure what you mean by 'style'? If you are differentiating between xc touring and riding dh with a 60L pack then I can understand why you weren't having any fun, but other than touring, I'm not sure what else you would use that size pack for? However xc touring doesn't mean you're not going to encounter big climbs or fast, tech dh sections. So again, really not sure what you're asking?

Also try wool, if you are worried about hygiene on the trails. I strongly recommend ibex personally. Days of comfort and no stink

Mystyle (Jan 25, 2013 at 11:37)

Matt Hunter speaking ( a good ) french ... made my day

jamiecarr (Jan 27, 2013 at 6:43)

If any wants to actually do this ride same style as Matt H just did, I am doing it twice this summer. There is room to join or make a new trip withyour own dates, see www.ridethealps.com cheers and hope to get better weather on teh ace drop into itlay !!

ericthemachine (Jan 25, 2013 at 14:26)

stimulating! that's the stuff that I love. such a great adventure...especially to share with friends. Lone Wolf no longer! #wolfpack

jgottya1 (Jan 25, 2013 at 11:08)

Matt has to be quite fit..... sick looking adventure in some mystical mountain regions!

samjam (Jan 25, 2013 at 16:10)

Yeah J,i would be no chance of those climbs hahaha.....magic little vid this.As i have gotten older ive gone from the 4min hell raiser DH rides to these huge adventure rides.I have not done one yet but i think this coming winter has us penciled in for a 3 day ride and camp stint through magic rain forrests.....i just have to keep the bro's keen for it.I will send them all a link to this vid and if that dont fire them up nothing will.....Hunter is a legend in these parts and is often regarded as everyones fave rider...mine included.He is what got me on a Enduro hahaha

pimpmylama (Jan 25, 2013 at 11:11)

Nice to hear you talk in french! Keep up the good work.

ddawge (Jan 27, 2013 at 11:08)

awesome vid!
someone knows the name of the last song? can`t find it with shazam

R4ND0M (Jan 27, 2013 at 12:26)

seriously guys ... what is it ?

Melanific (Jan 25, 2013 at 13:48)

I need to see again before go sleeping ... Maybe i dream about it! ...Sssssh!!! Im watching

squishybike (Jan 25, 2013 at 15:48)

this is the epitome of MOUNTAIN biking

ibeaver (Jan 25, 2013 at 23:59)

this is one reason why I'm here :-) If Matt would put together a winter adventure around mt blanc, then you would see the second reason. Oh, and all the mtn girls are called Heidi... unbelievable! The third reason!!

loops-rider (Jan 25, 2013 at 16:21)

Thanks for showing us that great ride you had in the alps...I would not last in those huge hill climbs but those downhills sure looked like alot of fun

Splitassgrin (Jan 25, 2013 at 18:59)

Loop of the year... bikes, beers, borders, and a very broadened smile! Ok, I'm going riding... thanks for inspiring epic!

int3r (Jan 25, 2013 at 20:34)

noodle after a ride...hmmmm my favorite. i mean spaghetti. Thanks for the video, makes me wanna cry coz i cant ride this weekend due to rain till monday.

BenLovesIdaho (Jan 25, 2013 at 20:54)

Well shit, Matt. Do I get a Stumpy EVO or an Enduro? I can't afford carbon shit!

dmrgarry (Jan 30, 2013 at 3:09)

get the stumpy evo.. so much fun

BenLovesIdaho (Jan 30, 2013 at 17:29)

I just might take your word!

dmrgarry (Jan 31, 2013 at 10:14)

I went from an sx trail to it.. and I was pretty scared it wasnt going to handle what the sx could, but it can and it is sooo much more versatile when it comes to all around riding, I stuck some bigger bars on it so i could be a trend whore and now Im happy with it and couldnt really think of anything else id wanna change which is a first for a stock bike!

BenLovesIdaho (Jan 31, 2013 at 12:33)

I was planning on new wide bars for whichever one I went with, haha. I'm surprised that it compares well with the SX. What year is your Stumpy?

dmrgarry (Jan 31, 2013 at 15:42)

Well my sx wasn't a new model, it was an 06 so there wasnt a massive difference in travel, still, it handles well, its the 2013 comp evo, try taking one out for a test ride, thats what I did.. but it was easy for me because I work at a spesh dealer lol

BenLovesIdaho (Jan 31, 2013 at 16:34)

Well, screw you man! Haha, I don't think my LBS demos any bikes. I would have test it around slushy parking lot surrounded by a foot of sloppy snow. Thanks my man! I really appreciate this. I'll wait until I have my tax return so I can at least put a down payment for layaway before testing them out. I would probably get the 2012 Comp EVO. '12 and '13 are both super sexy.

dmrgarry (Feb 1, 2013 at 13:09)

the '12 has elixir.. (or however its spelt) 7's instead of 5's... but im pretty sure the '13 has a slightly better rear hub.. other than that I don't think there are any major changes apart from colour ofc!

BadgerBacker (Jan 26, 2013 at 10:21)

Matt Hunter is the next Hans Rey. Inspiring us to ride not just by shredding, but through amazing adventures. Well done.

benstrain123 (Jan 25, 2013 at 11:06)

Heading over there this summer, first time riding in france, going to be wild. Lovely filming.

keyul (Jan 25, 2013 at 11:15)

That is just AWESOME! I've never done a multi-day ride, definitely want to more than ever now!

danny (Jan 25, 2013 at 12:22)

Matt is king

Austin014 (Jan 25, 2013 at 12:27)

matt hunter is so cool

clunchpowers (Jan 25, 2013 at 15:03)

amazing... just added to my bucket list....

Downhill-Disaster (Jan 25, 2013 at 17:26)

Matt hunter is a beast! One of my riding idols for sure.

bnegative (Jan 26, 2013 at 2:01)

Matt Hunter descends uphill. Beat it Chuck

ollie1998 (Jan 26, 2013 at 2:05)

Just beautiful, surely you couldn't bypass a landscape like that huh? 10/10

tootingturtle (Jan 25, 2013 at 13:40)

That looks like an awesome ride. Matt Hunter is amazing.

mtbfun4u (Jan 25, 2013 at 15:24)

loved the coffee & beer combo he was drinking

r-gibson (Jan 25, 2013 at 18:55)

Someone's sensor is pretty dirty! haha

drhenrywu (Jan 25, 2013 at 20:03)

MORRREEEEENDUROOOOWITHMATTTTTHUNTERPLEEEEEZ.

macherschu (Jan 26, 2013 at 5:33)

epic! ...but i saw it ages ago :L

future-specializedrider (Feb 2, 2013 at 17:19)

How do I add this to my favorites?

St-PoK (Jan 25, 2013 at 11:18)

awsome video.

horselips12 (Jan 25, 2013 at 12:30)

looked like an epic all-mountain adventure!

Ont26Rider (Jan 25, 2013 at 12:39)

Can't wait till my Enduro gets here.

luis-beri FL (Jan 25, 2013 at 12:48)

the alps are amazing!!

OlSkoolJake (Jan 25, 2013 at 13:49)

Thanks Matt, for adding one more thing to my bucket list.

Fastjohn1 FL (Jan 25, 2013 at 15:42)

such a cool trip. epic scenery too.

pinkrobe (Jan 25, 2013 at 16:33)

THAT looked like fun.

lumpys FL (Jan 25, 2013 at 20:26)

I logged in just to de- merit ampa. This makes it two.

dv8416 (Jan 25, 2013 at 23:56)

Aaaand my bucket list has grown by one...

tenoch (Jan 26, 2013 at 14:50)

Beautiful place hope to ride there one day!!

stpfilms (Jan 26, 2013 at 23:40)

those trails look pretty AMAZING

BiG-FOOT15 (Jan 28, 2013 at 1:21)

It's cuz he's local n I've met him

ad15 (Jan 25, 2013 at 11:11)

Auto correct... Mont.

giono (Jan 25, 2013 at 11:20)

One word - Amazing!

baftijari (Jan 25, 2013 at 14:26)

Matt,is so lucky

muffdaddy (Jan 25, 2013 at 11:16)

Slick

ad15 (Jan 25, 2013 at 11:11)

"Money". Not "mount"

Melanific (Jan 25, 2013 at 13:04)

Anyone take me there?

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Matt-W (Jan 25, 2013 at 13:47)

"How was the ride?" isn't a loaded question at all, the response could be "wet" "5 punctures" "kill me now"

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ampa (Jan 25, 2013 at 12:30)

Looks like an epic adventure. But why haul around that beast bike with infinite travel when all you need for those smooth trails is a standard XC or at most a mid-range trail rig?

prurient-possum (Jan 25, 2013 at 12:58)

It's just like that silly debate over short/long travel bikes last month...

they're both fun, but emphasize different parts of a trail. the big travel lets you ride the trail in a way you couldn't on a hardtail, and vice versa.

stephen (Jan 25, 2013 at 13:36)

ampa

You think that a Carbon Enduro with full XTR kit is a "beast bike"?

jaydawg69 FL (Jan 25, 2013 at 13:46)

it probably weighs 26 lbs.

Ont26Rider (Jan 25, 2013 at 16:58)

Even the Alum Comp Version is 29lbs, so not much of a beast.

ampa (Jan 25, 2013 at 18:29) (Below Threshold)

but it's not just the weight. It isn't much fun pedaling up with that super slack geometry and bobbing all over the place. A full carbon trail ride with XTR is closer to 24 pounds. Anyways, this pro is paid to ride this bike and promote a certain image this bike is suppose to carry with it. Just saying this kind of fun doesn't need that much bike.

EllioMoose (Jan 25, 2013 at 20:27)

I think a Stumpy Evo would have done the trick too.

BenLovesIdaho (Jan 25, 2013 at 20:57)

@ampa - I've seen interviews where he talks about this. He CHOSE the Enduro. He was supported by Speciailized when he decided to do more adventures like this than freeriding downhill. They got him on a carbon Stumpy EVO for a product video, but he chooses the Enduro himself for these adventures.

ampa (Jan 26, 2013 at 9:39)

Fair enough.

ampa (Jan 26, 2013 at 20:00)

jeez, tough crowd, down voted with vengeance... Just sayin' the average joe can have all the fun on their average bike. Pedaling your 170mm travel all-mountain/enduro rig for 180km might not be that optimal as Specialized is trying to sell.

BenLovesIdaho (Jan 26, 2013 at 23:18)

I agree with you though. If it were me, I'd rather be on a Stumpy EVO, but this would still kick my ass. Depends on the engine a lot, not completely bike.