red route 4

Briançon

very nice ride, challenging in some parts

Mountain Biking Difficult

Distance: 22 km
Ascent: 928 m
Descent: 928 m
Duration: 2-3 hrs

Low Point: 899 m
High Point: 1.6 km
Gradient: 11˚

This is a popular mountain biking route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features high exposure and is typically done between April and November. From a low point of 899 m to the maximum altitude of 1.6 km, the route covers 22 km, 928 vertical metres of ascent and 928 vertical metres of descent.

Description

Great ride

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.

High Exposure

Some trail sections have exposed ledges or steep ascents/descents where falling could cause serious injury.

Remoteness

Away from help but easily accessed.