Cresta de Gelat
Ever wanted to mountain bike a via ferrata? Now's your chance.
Mountain Biking Extreme
- Distance
- 8.6 km
- Ascent
- 16 m
- Descent
- 918 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 530 m
- High Point
- 1.4 km
- Gradient
- 13˚
This is a popular mountain biking route which is generally considered to be extreme. It's extremely remote, it features extreme exposure and is typically done in an unknown time of year. From a low point of 530 m to the maximum altitude of 1.4 km, the route covers 8.6 km, 16 vertical metres of ascent and 918 vertical metres of descent.
Description
This mountain bike descent of a via ferrata route is ridiculously exposed and technical, and definitely requires at least a little hiking and handing bikes down cliffs. Death is unavoidable if you fall. Make sure you're ok with the stakes before you attempt this ride.
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.
Extreme Exposure
Some trail sections are extremely exposed where falling will almost certainly result in serious injury or death.
Remoteness
In the high mountains or remote conditions, all individuals must be completely autonomous in every situation.
Features
- Technical
- Drops
- Rock Rolls
- Rock Slabs
- Rock Gardens