110 m away
Alpage Respect
The primary downhill trail at Les Houches.
Difficult Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 5.9 km
- Ascent
- 21 m
- Descent
- 846 m
Sherwood
Chamonix
Les Houches
Saint-Gervais-les-Bains
Raw and rooty singletrack made just for bikes
Mountain Biking Difficult
- Distance
- 614 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 147 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.7 km
- High Point
- 1.8 km
- Gradient
- 18˚
The main "Alpage Respect" trail is just the start of the options in the Les Houches Bike Park. Sherwood and its twin Sherwoody both zig and zag their way through the nearest forest to the Prarion lift, rejoining the Alpage Respect trail lower down the mountain. Both trails are constantly evolving as the loam gets worn in and new variations are created. Tuck in and enjoy the great dirt and fun turns.
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.
Low Exposure
The path is on completely flat land and potential injury is limited to falling over.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Technical
- Singletrack
- In the forest
- Roots
Similar routes nearby
2.4 km away
Alpage Respect Loop
If you have a motor on your bike, or you prefer to just do things the hard way, loop Alpage Respect with this route.
Difficult Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 819 m
- Descent
- 819 m
2.4 km away
Prarion Gravel Lollipop
An ambitious lollipop route that crosses le Prarion ridge twice.
Easy Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 31 km
- Ascent
- 1.8 km
- Descent
- 1.8 km
3.6 km away
Chamonix Valley Gravel Ride
A mellow ride up and down the Chamonix valley that's mostly on gravel.
Easy Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 32 km
- Ascent
- 751 m
- Descent
- 751 m
3.6 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
7 km away
Merlet Loop
An iconic Chamonix singletrack descent.
Severe Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 645 m
- Descent
- 645 m
7.3 km away
Plaine Joux to Servoz
A technical and fun mountain bike trail
Difficult Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 6 km
- Ascent
- 56 m
- Descent
- 590 m
7.4 km away
Tour du Mont Blanc: Les Contamines to Chamonix
The shortest leg of the Tour du Mont Blanc along green forest trails.
Easy Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 27 km
- Ascent
- 1 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
9.5 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
9.5 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
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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
5 routes · Mountain Biking
The Best eMTB Loop Rides in Chamonix
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