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Col des Milles

Verbier

Classic route below Rogneux.

Mountain Biking Difficult

Distance
35 km
Ascent
2 km
Descent
2.6 km
Duration
3-4 hrs
Low Point
818 m
High Point
2.5 km
Gradient
24˚
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This is a popular mountain biking route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features low exposure and is typically done between July and September. From a low point of 818 m to the maximum altitude of 2.5 km, the route covers 35 km, 1957 vertical metres of ascent and 2614 vertical metres of descent.

Description

Big enduro ride (took my e-bike!) Partially shaped and cleaned, but still quite rocky and technical in sections.

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.

Low Exposure

1 out of 4

The path is on completely flat land and potential injury is limited to falling over.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between July and September

Features

  • Technical
  • Singletrack
  • Roots

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