Safety Protocol.
Desert riding is a thrill, not a gamble. Here is exactly how every raid is run, from the briefing compound to the last ridge before home.
Minimum age to drive: 16. Passengers from 6 years old. Children aged 6–14 on La Journée always ride WITH a dedicated guide, never driving.
The seven layers of our protocol
Full pre-ride briefing
Every departure starts with a 15-minute safety masterclass: throttle and brake control, convoy signals, distance keeping and a practice lap on our training oval. No rider leaves base without it.
Helmets & goggles provided
ECE-rated full-face helmets, sanitized before every ride, paired with sealed UV400 dust goggles and a traditional Cheich scarf. Passenger backrests and junior helmets included.
CFMoto-maintained fleet
Every quad and buggy is checked and serviced after every single raid by our in-house mechanic: brakes, tires, suspension and fuel lines — logged, not assumed.
Guide-led convoys
A lead pilot opens the trail and a sweep pilot closes it, with a maximum of five machines per guide. You never ride alone and never ride ahead of the leader.
First-aid kits on board
Every guide carries a wilderness first-aid kit, and the support chase vehicle follows each convoy with water, tools and emergency supplies.
Radio contact with base
Convoys stay in radio contact with the desert base and the support vehicle at all times — even in the deepest canyon, help is one call away.
Insurance included
All packs include passenger and third-party liability insurance. Riders sign a standard participation form at the base; alcohol before riding is strictly prohibited.