La Blachère by mountain bike - Heading south

Mount Blachère overlooks La Motte-du-Caire. After warming up on a small road at the bottom of the valley and climbing the mountain via a forest trail, you reach three marked mountain bike trails on each of the slopes. Here, head south on Trail No. 6, crossing along a beautiful path, before a descent through the woods down to La Gypière. The return trip follows a trail through the valley.


Pass through the village of La Motte du Caire (700 m) toward Le Caire, then, after the health center, turn right onto the Chemin de Sainte-Anne (mountain bike trail marker #6). The small road descends to the river and crosses it via a footbridge. Turn right. Pass under the soccer field and the campground, and continue along the river. Opposite the glider airfield (on the other bank), leave the road and take the trail ascending to the left.
Climb up the Naples forest trail. After a somewhat steep start, the trail levels off. During the ascent, pass two other trails on the right and one on the left, then follow a fairly smooth climb through the robinia trees to reach a pass.
Leave the trail and Route No. 5 to take the path on the right toward “La Gypière.” After a balcony-like traverse through the eastern-facing undergrowth (with a few sloping sections), reach a new pass.
Pass route no. 7 on your left, which heads toward Clamensane, and continue straight ahead. A beautiful, fun descent through the woods awaits you down to the Gypière valley. Pass in front of the old plaster kiln and reach the road.
At La Gypière (655 m), follow the road to the right. At “Bas Plan,” take the path on the right that passes in front of the farm. Follow the trail and reach point 1 via the valley. Return to the starting point via the same route taken on the way there.