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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˚
Haut Giffre MTB (Samoëns) Map

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

2 out of 4

The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.

Remoteness

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

between June and September

Features

  • Technical
  • Shuttle-run
  • Singletrack
  • In the forest
  • Drops
  • Jumps
  • Roots
  • Gap Jumps
  • Rock Gardens
  • Wooden Feature