6 routes · Mountain Biking

Western Transalp: Usseglio to Noasca
Charbonnel Group
Usseglio
Day 2 of the incredible 6-day crossing of the Western Alps.
Mountain Biking Severe
- Distance
- 69 km
- Ascent
- 3 km
- Descent
- 3.2 km
- Duration
- 7-8 hrs
- Low Point
- 571 m
- High Point
- 2.1 km
- Gradient
- 13˚

Leaving Usseglio, continue along the main road running down the valley until you hit Versino, where you begin the first climb of the day up to Polpresa. Passing a few small villages on a gravel track, you eventually come to Mezzenile, where you need to cross the river and head on the main road in the direction of Fè and on to Cemesio, and then Passo Forchetta. Stop at Lago di Monastero for a picnic with a spectacular view! Continue up the gravel road to Colle di Giavetta, where you will need to get off and push along a narrow, steep path to Alpe Bianetto. The descent on the other side is technically challenging, and sometimes you may need to get off as you descend down to Molera and on to Locana. In the valley, head down Talstraße for around 13km until you reach Noasca, the final destination for the day!
Description
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.
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Features
- Hike a bike
- Picturesque
- Road sections