Montée du Fort de L'Infernet - Descente vers le Fontenil

Briançon

Long but easy way up to a technical descent through the forest

Mountain Biking Difficult

Distance: 24 km
Ascent: 1.2 km
Descent: 1.2 km
Duration: 2-3 hrs

Low Point: 1.2 km
High Point: 2.4 km
Gradient: 14˚

Montée du Fort de L'Infernet - Descente vers le Fontenil Map

This is a popular mountain biking route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done between June and September. From a low point of 1.2 km to the maximum altitude of 2.4 km, the route covers 24 km, 1221 vertical metres of ascent and 1220 vertical metres of descent.

Description

1000m D+ to climb up, a 4x4 military road, easy but long. A single track a bit narrow, with roots and rocks in the middle of the forest. Very beautiful but technical section.

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.