533 m away
Petit Balcon Loop
A classic loop around Chamonix that's approachable for intermediate riders.
Difficult Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 21 km
- Ascent
- 702 m
- Descent
- 702 m
Chamonix - Flatiere - Servoz - Lac Vert - Chamonix
Chamonix
An interesting loop with plenty of climbing and some great riding -- never too technical, but certainly not easy.
Mountain Biking Difficult
- Distance
- 41 km
- Ascent
- 1.6 km
- Descent
- 1.6 km
- Duration
- 4-5 hrs
- Low Point
- 814 m
- High Point
- 1.5 km
- Gradient
- 13˚
This is a popular mountain biking route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's an unknown remoteness, it features unknown exposure and is typically done in an unknown time of year. From a low point of 814 m to the maximum altitude of 1.5 km, the route covers 41 km, 1646 vertical metres of ascent and 1646 vertical metres of descent.
Description
A long, entertaining ride from Chamonix.
Difficulty
Difficult
Mostly stable trail tread with some variability featuring larger and more unavoidable obstacles that may include, but not be limited to: bigger stones, roots, steps, and narrow curves. Compared to lower intermediate, technical difficulty is more advanced and grades of slopes are steeper. Ideal for upper intermediate riders.
Similar routes nearby
534 m away
Posettes Loop from Chamonix
An epic loop ride with a stunning high alpine singletrack traverse as a reward
Severe Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 32 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
534 m away
Tour du Mont Blanc: Chamonix to Champex
An easy tour through Chamonix valley, followed by two hard and long climbs to Lax des Champex.
Moderate Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 46 km
- Ascent
- 2.4 km
- Descent
- 1.9 km
607 m away
Charlanon Loop
If the lifts are closed or you have a motor attached to your bike, use this loop route to access Charlanon.
Severe Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 881 m
- Descent
- 881 m
695 m away
Les Bois
The easiest mountain bike ride in Chamonix.
Easy Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 5.6 km
- Ascent
- 56 m
- Descent
- 56 m
705 m away
Buvette des Mottets
A quick hit of singletrack gnar accessible directly from downtown Chamonix.
Severe Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 9.4 km
- Ascent
- 687 m
- Descent
- 687 m
1.9 km away
Le Brevent
An ultra-technical switchbacked descent from the Planpraz lift.
Extreme Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 5.8 km
- Ascent
- 52 m
- Descent
- 972 m
1.9 km away
Charlanon
Brevent’s only designated mountain bike trail, this enduro-style descent on fully natural singletrack is sure to test even the best riders.
Severe Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 6.6 km
- Ascent
- 58 m
- Descent
- 1 km
3.3 km away
Merlet Loop
An iconic Chamonix singletrack descent.
Severe Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 645 m
- Descent
- 645 m
6.7 km away
Christ-Roi Loop
Mostly smooth, flowy singletrack trails rolling through deep forests.
Moderate Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 614 m
- Descent
- 614 m
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Guidebooks in this area
4 routes · Mountain Biking
Mountain Biking the World-Famous Tour du Mont Blanc
14 routes · Mountain Biking
The Best Singletrack Mountain Bike Trails in Chamonix
4 routes · Mountain Biking · Gravel Biking
Easy eBike Tours to Discover the Chamonix Valley
5 routes · Mountain Biking
The Best eMTB Loop Rides in Chamonix
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