The highest, rideable, French Alps trail that's not protected by a National Park—extreme and very challenging!
Epic Mountain Bike Adventures Around Albertville
Top 3 Mountain Bike trails in the beautiful Savoie region of France.
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Sassière descent from the summit StartlineMTB
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Near the start of the trail... stunning views. Look out for the cliff exposure in the first 2-3 kms!
Description
They’re scenic, technical, and totally gnarly at points! Ascend over rocky ridges, navigate black ice and enjoy spectacular views at the summit. From meadows to lakes and views of the Sassière glacier and the western Alps, you’re in for a visual feast. There’s also lots of nice bar options in the local villages to sit back and celebrate a good day's ride.
Brace yourself for long uphill paths and exposed near vertical drops. These adventures will take you right to the top and back again, and they’ll no doubt push even advanced riders to their limits.
Sources:
https://www.mountnpass.com/en/france/parcours-vtt/auvergne-rhone-alpes/savoie/albertville/
https://www.savoie-mont-blanc.com/en/offre/recherche/cycling-mountain-biking/22/albertville-beaufortain-val-darly~~mountain-resorts~~~~~~/(page)/2
https://www.france-voyage.com/tourism/albertville-698.htm
Adventures
An extended challenging route and descent from the epic summit route.
Big mountain enduro descent from the Sassière dam to Séez. Very technical in places with some sharp ascents; a phenomenal ride.