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Alagna / Alta Luce

Alagna

Monte Rosa

Girozzo ad anello Alagna/Alta Luce 2950 d+ 34 km

Mountain Biking Severe

Distance
34 km
Ascent
3 km
Descent
3 km
Duration
5-6 hrs
Low Point
1.1 km
High Point
3.2 km
Gradient
20˚
Alagna / Alta Luce Map

This is a popular mountain biking route which is generally considered to be severe. It's remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done between August and September. From a low point of 1.1 km to the maximum altitude of 3.2 km, the route covers 34 km, 3025 vertical metres of ascent and 3025 vertical metres of descent.

Description

Giro con partenza da Alagna risalendo gli impianti fino al Col d'Olen, discesa in Valle d'Aosta fino a raggiungere l'Alta Luce e risalita al Passo Zube. Discesa in Val d'Otro fino a tornare ad Alagna 34 Km x 2950 m D+

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.

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 August and September

Features

  • Technical
  • Hike a bike
  • Picturesque
  • Singletrack
  • In the forest
  • Drops
  • Roots
  • Gap Jumps
  • Rock Rolls
  • Rock Slabs
  • Rock Gardens