Aiguille de la Grande Sassière to Le Chevril
An extended challenging route and descent from the epic summit route.
Difficult Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 1.9 km
Sassière to Séez
Albertville
Sainte Foy
Tarentaise
Vanoise Massif
La Thuile & La Rosière
Big mountain enduro descent from the Sassière dam to Séez. Very technical in places with some sharp ascents; a phenomenal ride.
Mountain Biking Severe
- Distance
- 37 km
- Ascent
- 927 m
- Descent
- 2.3 km
- Duration
- 2-3 hrs
- Low Point
- 893 m
- High Point
- 2.3 km
- Gradient
- 11˚
This is a popular mountain biking route which is generally considered to be severe. It's remote, it features extreme exposure and is typically done between June and October. From a low point of 893 m to the maximum altitude of 2.3 km, the route covers 37 km, 927 vertical metres of ascent and 2313 vertical metres of descent.
Description
A full day of big mountain adventure with meadows, steep exposed drops (beware!), some long grunty uphills and some epic techie downhill sections. Finish the day in a pub in Saint Foy or Bourg St Maurice. Requires shuttling.
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.
Extreme Exposure
Some trail sections are extremely exposed where falling will almost certainly result in serious injury or death.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Technical
- Shuttle-run
- Roots
- Rock Gardens
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Guidebooks in this area
11 routes · Mountain Biking
Bike Park Tignes and Val d’Isere: World-Class Downhill
12 routes · Mountain Biking
Savoie by Bike: Top MTB Trails in Tignes and Val D’Isère
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