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Boumalne - Ouarzazate (Jbel Saghro)

Part3 Bikepacking Fez Ouarzazate

Mountain Biking Difficult

Distance
209 km
Ascent
2.7 km
Descent
3.2 km
Duration
1 day +
Low Point
1.1 km
High Point
2.3 km
Gradient
Boumalne - Ouarzazate (Jbel Saghro) Map

This is a popular mountain biking route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's very remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done in March, April, May, October and November. From a low point of 1.1 km to the maximum altitude of 2.3 km, the route covers 209 km, 2686 vertical metres of ascent and 3154 vertical metres of descent.

Description

Magnifique traversée du Jbel Saghro, passage engagé après Bab'N Ali par sentier de mule (hike a bike) mais paysages à coupe le souffle ! Ravitaillement et gite à Sidi Flah, seulement 20 kms de route pour le final à Ouarzazate.

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

3 out of 4

Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.

Best time to visit

in March, April, May, October and November

Features

  • Technical
  • Hike a bike
  • Picturesque
  • Singletrack
  • Road sections
  • Rock Rolls
  • Rock Slabs