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Enduro : L'Art de la Selle
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Description
The Arcelle Enduro mountain trail is mostly a track and singletrack itinerary. This beautiful balcony path, with views of the Vanoise glaciers, the Dent Parrachée and Bessans Valley, won't fail to impress!
Despite the name (which means "Art of the Saddle"), you won't be sitting much on this trail. You'll need to stand and find the right saddle contact for the fabulous descent. From Mont Cenis Pass or the Val Cenis lifts, you'll ride across the mountain on a singletrack balcony path for about 6 km. You can rest the brakes on a few sections before plunging down to the valley, but the steeper parts are not particularly technical. This descent alternates between Alpine pasture and forest. Besides some lovely paths it offers a bird's-eye view over the valley. So why the name "Art de la Selle"? This is in fact a play on words, as the itinerary takes you close to the hamlet of Arcelle.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
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Points of interest
Additional information
Open period
From 15/06 to 01/10.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Updated by
Communauté de communes Haute Maurienne Vanoise - 01/09/2025
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
Start of the trail at Col du Mont-Cenis
However, a departure is possible from the Val Cenis lifts in summer (July and August):
- Val Cenis Lanslevillard: this option saves you a 3.8 km crossing on the piste.
- Val Cenis Termignon: you'll have to cross on a 6 km run, adding 150 D+ and 160 D-.
I'm going by bus: to get to the lift departures only: line S53 - Mairie / Maison de la Vanoise stop for Val Cenis Termignon - Télécabine du Vieux Moulin stop for Val Cenis Lanslevillard.
Possibility of joining the start by enduro ascent.
Topo guides and map references
Topo guides references :
Haute Maurienne Vanoise mountain bike map and booklet sold 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
Technical difficulty: Balcony path that can sometimes lead to a void.
The crossing of the bridge over the Châtel stream requires you to get off the bike and a short portage of a few dozen metres is compulsory.
Physical difficulty: Some very short steep sections, but overall the route is not very physical.
Animals
Yes. Dogs on a leash are allowed on the trail, but are not recommended for mountain biking. Pets are not allowed on the lift.
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