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
17 - Cross-country - Blue - Les bords de l'Arc
17 - Cross-country - Blue - Les bords de l'Arc Bessans
About
Signs
French Cycling Federation signposting
Map references
Haute Maurienne Vanoise mountain bike map sold in the Tourist Offices
Topoguides references
Haute Maurienne Vanoise mountain bike booklet sold in the Tourist Offices
Further informations
Stone, Ground, Grit
Prices
Free access.
Period of practice
From 15/05 to 15/10.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Contacts
Access
The start of the course is located at the Place de la Mairie de Bessans, parking nearby.
In the summer season, possibility of taking bus line S53 (Modane - Bonneval/Arc) and getting off at the "Mairie / La Poste" stop; bus equipped with a bicycle trailer every day except Saturday.
Information update on 13/10/2023 by Communauté de communes Haute Maurienne Vanoise