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Col de Mille

Verbier

The Full All Mountain Experience: Big climbs, Big Lines and Big Views. Under the mighty north face of Mt Rogneux you will experience mountain biking nirvana.

Mountain Biking Severe

Distance
25 km
Ascent
1 km
Descent
1.8 km
Duration
2-3 hrs
Low Point
818 m
High Point
2.5 km
Gradient
13˚
Col de Mille Map

Climbing up to Col De Mille will take your breath away. Literally and figuratively speaking. Mostly rideable for the strong but some portage required to get to the Col. A beautifully renovated cabin has views of Verbier, Mt Blanc massif, Mt Velan and into Italy. Its worth taking your time here to take it all in before dropping into an experience that may stay with you for the rest of your mountain biking life. A trail that was created by a mountain biking loving God slithers its way under the mammoth north face of Mt Rogneux. A roller coaster that mixes tech pedalling challenges and dh requirements will have you breathing hard. Highlight is the trail that runs down a fin of a moraine. Crazy! You'll find yourself traversing past some perfect little lakes. Take a dip if you dare or just admire the place before moving onto the traverse/climb and the next meadowed section that will produce multiple whoops of joy from all! Pick up a fireroad to join into the lower section of Six Blanc - Vesegeres.

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

3 out of 4

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

Best time to visit

between July and September

Features

  • Technical
  • Singletrack
  • Rock Gardens

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