Cross-country : Le Monolithe

Collection : TOP 25 RÉSISTANTE

Scale : 1:25 000

17.20€

3534OT - LES TROIS VALLÉES MODANE PARC NATIONAL DE LA VANOISE

Collection : TOP 25 ET SÉRIE BLEUE

Scale : 1:25 000

13.90€

TOP75003 - MASSIF DE LA VANOISE

TOP100D73 - SAVOIE CHAMBÉRY ALBERTVILLE PARC NATIONAL DE LA VANOISE PNR DU MASSIF DES BAUGES

202 JURA ALPES DU NORD

Collection : CARTES DÉPARTEMENTALES IGN

Scale : 1:150 000

5.90€

D04-05 ALPES-DE-HAUTE-PROVENCE HAUTES-ALPES

Collection : CARTES DÉPARTEMENTALES IGN

Scale : 1:150 000

5.90€

NR15 AUVERGNE-RHÔNE-ALPES RECTO/VERSO MASSIF ALPIN

Collection : CARTES RÉGIONALES IGN

Scale : 1:250 000

6.80€

NR14 AUVERGNE-RHÔNE-ALPES RECTO/VERSO MASSIF CENTRAL

Collection : CARTES RÉGIONALES IGN

Collection : DÉCOUVERTE DES PAYS DU MONDE IGN

Scale : 1:2 500 000

7.00€

Description

Despite being listed as physically challenging, this itinerary is suitable for intermediate mountain bikers. The paths present no real technical difficulty and you can stop at the Monolithe to get your breath back.

This is a very accessible blue itinerary mainly following forest paths. The first track leads to the monolith and includes a slightly technical uphill section where you may have to walk for a few metres. But you'll have fun on the superb trail waiting for you at the top!
The monolith is a fairly straight, vertical structure of cargneule rock rising to 93 metres above the ground. The dolomitic limestone formation is dense and hard enough to have resisted the erosion that has affected the rest of the site, cleaning it of the other, less robust rock that once surrounded the monolith.

Technical Information

Mountainbiking

Difficulty

Easy

Duration

1h15mn

Dist.

10 km

Altimetric profile

Starting point

RD 83 - Plan de la Croix , 73500 Aussois

Lat : 45.231371Lng : 6.752478

Points of interest

Mountain bike fun area - La Dotta

Zone suitable for beginners (supervised) and experienced riders alike. A wide variety of modules: banked turns, wall rides, footbridges, step-ups and even a big air bag to "fly" with your mountain bike (air bag access only with L.A bike school).Mountain bikers and freestylers have the opportunity to practice in this area developed with whoops, banked turns, ramps, etc. There are modules for all levels (beginners to pros). Dirt bikes are necessary for this practice (rental at Everest Sport). An airbag is also available to perform jumps and tricks safely (paid access).

Chemin de la Dotta 73500 Aussois

Route de Cotteriat 73500 Aussois

Pump track - Aussois

Composed of moguls and banked turns, this area is designed for all types of wheeled machines (non-motorised). 2 interlocking loops (green and blue) and a sliding area (Vulcano and Copings) allow for a wide variety of transitions.

Bus stop N°604 : Le Centre

Bus stop N° 604 : "Le Centre" located in the commune of Aussois. This stop serves the heart of the village with the shops, the town hall and the church. This stop is also a "rezo inch" point for organised hitchhiking.

Ligne S52 Modane - Aussois - Val Cenis Lanslebourg

Line linking Modane to Aussois. On weekdays, it also connects Modane and Aussois to Val Cenis Lanslebourg.Alpine skis and snowboard boots are not accepted on passengers' feet. However, they can be checked in with skis and poles.

43 route des Barrages 73500 Aussois

Aussois's Bike wash station

Washing station for bikes only, at the bottom of the Grand Jeu chairlift