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Half Tour de Mont Blanc with Norrona

Aiguille du Midi

Chamonix

Skyway Monte Bianco

Courmayeur

September 2022, we took Norrona loyal guests to ride a part of the Tour du Mont Blanc

Also in Haute-Savoie, France

Mountain Biking Difficult

Distance
83 km
Ascent
4.2 km
Descent
4.7 km
Duration
1 day +
Low Point
989 m
High Point
2.5 km
Gradient
15˚
Half Tour de Mont Blanc with Norrona 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 July and October. From a low point of 989 m to the maximum altitude of 2.5 km, the route covers 83 km, 4216 vertical metres of ascent and 4693 vertical metres of descent.

Description

We like this part of the Tour du Mont Blanc where you find the lowest trails. It's easy to get there from Chamonix by crossing the Mont Blanc tunnel

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.

Medium Exposure

2 out of 4

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

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between July and October

Features

  • Technical
  • Hike a bike
  • Picturesque
  • Singletrack
  • Roots
  • Rock Gardens

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