

This magnificent loop offers the glaciers and waterfalls of the Bessans plateau, as well as an opportunity to enjoy yourself on the Bessans mountain bike fun trail.
The easy tracks alternate between the left and right banks of the ARC. This is probably the flattest itinerary of the entire MTB area. You can have fun on the amusing trail featuring 8 modules to help you progress!
There's nothing hellish about this very accessible trail, so why is the village emblem of Bessans a devil with 4 horns?
In 1857, a dispute arose between the priest and a mischievous cantor named Etienne Vincendet, who was no doubt a bit of a troublemaker. He sculpted a statue of a devil carrying a priest off in his arms, and left it under the priest's window. The fact remains that this strange, 4-horned devil was to become the emblem of Bessans.
Departs from: Place de la Mairie in Bessans
From 15/05 to 15/10.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Communauté de communes Haute Maurienne Vanoise - 01/09/2025
www.cchautemaurienne.com
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Phone : 04 79 05 99 06
Email : info@hautemaurienne.com
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The start of the route is on the Place de la Mairie in Bessans.
I'll get there by bus: Line S53 - Mairie / La Poste stop (in summer, the bus is equipped with a bicycle trailer - ask about days and times).
By car: park in the parking lot in front of the town hall.
Topo guides references :
Haute Maurienne Vanoise mountain bike map and booklet sold for €4 in Tourist Offices.
As hazards may occur at any time on the routes, the GPX tracks provided are not contractual. They are provided for information only. Riders use them at their own risk, depending on their level of technological proficiency and their understanding of the terrain.
Yes. Dogs on a leash are not forbidden on this trail, but mountain bikers are advised not to use it.