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E-biking trail: Discovering the natural riches on the Versant du Soleil

A magnificent itinerary on the "Versant du Soleil" with splendid views, discovering the local heritage: glacial valleys and moraines, gypsum, remains of anthracite mines, forests and pastures … on an electric bike.

Sport E-biking trail: Discovering the natural riches on the Versant du Soleil Aime-la-Plagne

About

Departing from Aime-la-Plagne (73210)
Average length : 02h30
Total elevation gain : 1090m
Distance : 39km
Signed walking trail

Difficulty: medium
Distance: 39 km
Type: circuit

Leaves from the church in the centre of Aime. Take the direction of
Grumailly, Les Chavonnes and then La Roche to arrive in Granier. In Granier, go in the direction of Bonvillard to Pré Girod. Follow the road as far as La Bergerie, then go towards the cross-country ski chalet and turn right to get to the villages of Montméry and Valezan. Continue towards Picolard then start to cycle down towards the village of Bellentre to join the cycle path that brings you back to Aime.

The plus points:
Possibility of visiting "Joannès' house": where sport combines with heritage. This house bears witness to life in olden times in our mountain villages. Information from La Côte d'Aime tourist information office - allow approx 2 hrs to visit.
Visiting the villages of Valezan and Granier with their superb views of the surrounding mountains.
Guide booklet available from the tourist office.

Loop
Total elevation gain : 1090m
Altitude max : 1400m

Further informations

Stone, Ground

Prices

Free access.

Reception

Languages spoken : French
Languages of documentation : French

Period of practice

From 01/01 to 31/12.

Subject to favorable weather.

Access

Au départ de l'église paroissiale Aime 73210 Aime-la-Plagne
Departing from : Aime-la-Plagne (73210)
Latitude : 45.557664 - Longitude : 6.651852
On : La Côte-d'Aime (73210), Aime-la-Plagne (73210)
Information update on 12/04/2024 by Office de Tourisme de la Grande Plagne