Tour del Clopaca TdM
Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne
Charbonnel Group
Cicloalpinismo panoramico
Also in Savoie, France
Mountain Biking Extreme
- Distance
- 43 km
- Ascent
- 1.4 km
- Descent
- 2.8 km
- Duration
- 3-4 hrs
- Low Point
- 590 m
- High Point
- 2.8 km
- Gradient
- 19˚
This is a popular mountain biking route which is generally considered to be extreme. It's extremely remote, it features high exposure and is typically done between June and September. From a low point of 590 m to the maximum altitude of 2.8 km, the route covers 43 km, 1383 vertical metres of ascent and 2838 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Giro di cicloalpinistica dalle grandi distanze, discesa dal Clopaca alle Grange della Valle molto hard
Difficulty
Extreme
Very steep, difficult, narrow singletrack with widely variable and unpredictable trail conditions. Unavoidable obstacles could be 15in/38cm tall or greater, and unavoidable obstacles with serious consequences are likely to be present. Obstacles could include big rocks, difficult root sections, drops, jumps, sharp switchbacks, and more. Ideal for expert-level riders.
High Exposure
Some trail sections have exposed ledges or steep ascents/descents where falling could cause serious injury.
Remoteness
In the high mountains or remote conditions, all individuals must be completely autonomous in every situation.
Best time to visit
Features
- Technical
- Hike a bike
- Picturesque
- Singletrack
- In the forest
- Road sections
- Roots
- Rock Gardens
- Wooden Feature