Guidebook
Dave Searle's Favourite Routes
A selection of routes in the Alps
Blacon Nord
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Description
A selection of mountain biking and mountaineering routes
Peclery Hike your Bike
Peclery Hike your Bike
Chamonix
10.3 km
745 m
745 m
Stunning alpine scenery reserved for those who don't mind carrying their bike for it!
Extreme
Private
Tete De La Tronche
Tete De La Tronche
Chamonix
28.7 km
1,792 m
2,162 m
One of the best backcountry MTB rides in the area.
Severe
Private
Le Buet Trail from Vallorcine Lift
Le Buet Trail from Vallorcine Lift
Balme
5.6 km
20 m
692 m
Great technical and and flowy descent from the lift.
Difficult
Private
Pas de Chèvre Abseil Route
Pas de Chèvre Abseil Route
Les Grands Montets
7 - 8 hrs
18.9 km
1,018 m
2,681 m
45 °
This tour involves 3 long abseils to get onto the Mer de Glace.
Difficult
Private