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MTB Cross-country: Avérole Valley Variant
Description
How amazing, to find yourself in such high mountains with such little effort, enjoying a beautiful view of the suspended Charbonnel glacier.
The Avérole valley is home to a few of the typical Haute Maurienne farming villages that are still intact (La Goulaz, Vincendières and Avérole). This itinerary presents no major difficulty as it climbs gently to the end of the valley. You can even extend your trip up to the Averole refuge, which is open and guarded during the summer. Seasoned mountain-bikers can make the extra climb in the saddle, while others may have to walk. The decor promises waterfalls, glaciers and high peaks.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Points of interest
Date and time
- From 01/06/2026 to 15/10/2026
- From 01/06/2027 to 15/10/2027
Additional information
Open period
From 01/06 to 15/10 daily.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Updated by
Communauté de communes Haute Maurienne Vanoise - 19/02/2026
www.cchautemaurienne.com
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Contact
Phone : 04 79 05 99 06
Email : info@hautemaurienne.com
Website :
https://www.haute-maurienne-vanoise.com
http://www.cchautemaurienne.com/jy-vais-en
Type of land
Stone
Ground
Grit
Location complements
The start of the route is in the town hall square in Bessans.
I'll get there by bus: Line S52/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 and map references
Topo guides references :
Haute Maurienne Vanoise mountain bike map and booklet sold for €4 in Tourist Offices.
Reception complements
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.
Tricky passages
The climb to the foot of the refuge is long but very easy.
No technical difficulty on the classic route. The black level variant is very technical with trialling passages and calls to the void. It is intended for good pilots only. Once you have started, there is no way out. Be careful if you do not have the required level for this passage, you will be obliged to carry and/or push your bike for several hundred metres
Animals
Yes. Dogs on a leash are not forbidden on this trail, but mountain bikers are advised not to use it.
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