Haut Giffre MTB (Samoëns)
Arve Valley
Flaine
Grand Massif
Le Grand Massif
Les Gets Bike
Portes du Soleil
Official MTB trails haut Giffre 2016
Mountain Biking Severe
- Distance
- 262 km
- Ascent
- 18 km
- Descent
- 19 km
- Duration
- 1 day +
- Low Point
- 659 m
- High Point
- 2.5 km
- Gradient
- 20˚
This is a popular mountain biking route which is generally considered to be severe. It's not remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done between June and September. From a low point of 659 m to the maximum altitude of 2.5 km, the route covers 262 km, 18286 vertical metres of ascent and 19084 vertical metres of descent.
Description
All officials MTB (downhill-Enduro) trail of the Haut Giffre Valley (Samoëns - Morillon - Les Carroz - Six-Fer-à-Cheval - Flaine). A majority of Red and Black trails, teep, tecnical and natural.
Difficulty
Severe
Widely variable, narrow trail tread with steeper grades and unavoidable obstacles of 15in/38cm tall or less. Obstacles may include unavoidable bridges 24in/61cm wide or less, large rocks, gravel, difficult root sections, and more. Ideal for advanced-level riders.
Medium Exposure
The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Technical
- Shuttle-run
- Singletrack
- In the forest
- Drops
- Jumps
- Roots
- Gap Jumps
- Rock Gardens
- Wooden Feature