Family mountain biking in Haute Maurienne Vanoise at Val Cenis Photo: Daniel Durand, Fresh Influence
MTB "Blue Cheese" Photo: Jonathan Cathala, Haute Maurienne Vanoise Tourisme
Mountain biking around Valfréjus in Haute Maurienne Vanoise Photo: A. Pernet, Haute Maurienne Vanoise Tourisme
Mountain biker on a ski lift in Haute Maurienne Vanoise Photo: Jonathan Cathala, Haute Maurienne Vanoise Tourisme

Mountain bike trails in Haute Maurienne Vanoise

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes,France

Haute Maurienne Vanoise
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Mountain biking in Haute Maurienne Vanoise is an opportunity to enjoy a huge area with over 400 km of marked trails and tracks and a variety of terrain for all levels.

Technical sections, rolling tracks, more challenging routes, a variety of terrain for all levels in unspoilt countryside and magnificent landscapes.

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The 10 most beautiful mountain biking trails in Haute Maurienne Vanoise

Mountain Biking · Haute-Maurienne-Vanoise

Cross-country : Lac du Mont Cenis

recommended route Difficulty difficult

20.5 km

2:30 h

490 m

A famous scenic loop to admire the marmots and fortifications around Mont Cenis Lake. With so much to see you might forget to concentrate on keeping your balance. Spectacular is the best word to describe this itinerary.

Haute Maurienne Vanoise

Mountain Biking · Haute-Maurienne-Vanoise

Chemin du Petit Bonheur - MTB

recommended route Difficulty S2 moderate

47 km

6:00 h

741 m

-1,473 m

The Chemin du Petit Bonheur is the MTB spine trail of Haute Maurienne Vanoise valley. It spans over the whole valley, traversing its hamlets, landscapes and forests. Chose your pace: moderate or intense, the Petit Bonheur is yours !

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Mountain Biking · Aussois

Cross-country: Les Forts

recommended route Difficulty difficult

8.1 km

2:00 h

290 m

A bit of a physical challenge with the reward of visiting the Esseillon Forts.

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Mountain Biking · Bramans

Le Grand Cerf

recommended route Difficulty S3 difficult

27 km

4:23 h

786 m

781 m

After a climb that's all about relaunching, but which requires a bit of legwork, you have the pleasure of descending via some of the prettiest singles in the area. There's everything you need on this Haute Maurienne Vanoise-style cross-country course.

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Mountain Biking · Savoie

39- Enduro - Blue - Evita Carnéa

recommended route Difficulty S2 moderate

6.3 km

0:45 h

7 m

660 m

Easy access via the chairlift for this enduro trail that is not reserved for champions. It is ideal for Enduro novices and offers lots of fun, but we advise you to go with an instructor.

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Mountain Biking · Bramans

Cross-country : Le Grand Cerf

recommended route Difficulty difficult

27.1 km

2:30 h

780 m

The ascent requires leg power to constantly regain momentum, but you then get to enjoy descending one of the sector's most picturesque singletrack paths. This Haute Maurienne Vanoise cross-country trail has all the right features.

Haute Maurienne Vanoise

Mountain Biking · Aussois

Cross-country: Le Verney

recommended route Difficulty difficult

17.5 km

1:30 h

535 m

This itinerary features two great uphill sections but nevertheless remains accessible to intermediate mountain bikers. The Sardières monolith makes an interesting place to stop for a break.

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Mountain Biking · Haute-Maurienne-Vanoise

Discovery by bike - Sa majesté Charbonnel on its bed of Avérole

recommended route Difficulty moderate

13.2 km

1:40 h

510 m

You'd think you were sitting at a table in a top restaurant. Well, it's just like it! Here are the secrets of a local recipe.

Haute Maurienne Vanoise

Mountain Biking · Haute-Maurienne-Vanoise

Cross-country : Bramanette

recommended route Difficulty difficult

11 km

2:00 h

870 m

The name Bramanette may sound sweet enough but don't be fooled! The climb presents no technical difficulties but is physically challenging. Fortunately, you'll be rewarded with the superb Bramanette Alpine pastures and a singletrack descent that's just perfect!

Haute Maurienne Vanoise

Mountain Biking · Bessans

Cross-country : Vallée d'Avérole

recommended route Difficulty S2 moderate

18.8 km

3:30 h

480 m

How amazing, to find yourself in such high mountains with such little effort, enjoying a beautiful view of the suspended Charbonnel glacier.

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Before you set off on the enduro and cross-country courses at our best spots, we invite you to warm up on the pumptracks and fun zones dotted around the Haute Maurienne Vanoise resorts.

Into the wild en Haute Maurienne Vanoise
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Thanks to the ski lifts open in summer, you can easily access the high altitude runs (Plan d'Amont, Mont-Cenis). As well as the pleasant smell of the fir trees, the forest trails take you from village to village, past impressive fortresses (Forts de l'Esseillon) and through a rich historical and religious heritage.