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Cross-country : Vallée d'Avérole Variante

Mountain Biking · Bessans
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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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Distance 18.6 km
3:30 h
495 m
495 m
2,089 m
1,704 m
The Avérole valley is home to a few of the typical Haute Maurienne farming villages that are still intact (La Goulaz, Vincendières and Avérole). This itinerary presents no major difficulty as it climbs gently to the end of the valley. You can even extend your trip up to the Averole refuge, which is open and guarded during the summer. Seasoned mountain-bikers can make the extra climb in the saddle, while others may have to walk. The decor promises waterfalls, glaciers and high peaks.
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S5 difficult
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2,089 m
Lowest point
1,704 m
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APIDAE tourism data updated on 29/07/2022 by "Communauté de communes Haute Maurienne Vanoise".
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Place de la Mairie de Bessans
Coordinates:
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45.320410, 6.993970
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45°19'13.5"N 6°59'38.3"E
UTM
32T 342778 5020502
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Destination

Place de la Mairie de Bessans

Coordinates

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45.320410, 6.993970
DMS
45°19'13.5"N 6°59'38.3"E
UTM
32T 342778 5020502
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Haute Maurienne Vanoise mountain bike map and booklet sold for €4 in Tourist Offices.

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Haute Maurienne Vanoise mountain bike map sold in the Tourist Offices
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The most beautiful mountain biking trails in Bessans
France › Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes › Savoie › Bessans

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Difficulty
S5 difficult
Distance
18.6 km
Duration
3:30 h
Ascent
495 m
Descent
495 m
Highest point
2,089 m
Lowest point
1,704 m
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Routes France Bessans Cross-country : Vallée d'Avérole Variante