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Electric Mountain Biking Tour: Les Bauches

An original itinerary for an electrically-assisted mountain bike ride accessible to all, crossing the area around Montchavin-les Coches.

Sport Electric Mountain Biking Tour: Les Bauches Montchavin-les-Coches

About

Departing from Montchavin-les-Coches (73210)
Average length : 03h30
Total elevation gain : 655m
Vertical drop : 655m
Distance : 17km
Signed walking trail

Departure from Montchavin or Les Coches. You go up through the entire resort by a gradual climb that takes you to the hamlet of Les Bauches. After enjoying the tranquillity of the place, the return journey is by a pretty wooded path known locally as the "Bief du revers de Bellentre" and then by a little road through the hamlets of Sauget, Praz Salvard, and Crévaillet.

The pluses:
Passing close by the Vanoise Express, cable car connecting La Plagne and Les Arcs. Les Bauches valley is one of the wildest valleys in La Plagne with an outstanding view of Mount Pourri.

Loop
Total elevation gain : 655m
Altitude max : 1770m
Vertical drop : 655m

Signs

Green markings with a yellow lightning bolt in a white arrow dedicated to E-MTB

Further informations

Stone, Ground, Hard coating (tar, cement, flooring)

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    Prices

    Free of charge.

    Reception

    Animals not allowed
    Languages of documentation : English, French

    Whatever your outing, remember to pack cereal bars, plenty of water, sunglasses, sun cream, a small first-aid kit, and clothing suited to the season and weather forecast.

    Period of practice

    From 29/06 to 31/08/2024.

    Equipments
    • Car park
    • Free car park
    • Parking
    • Public WC
    • Picnic area

    Access

    Au départ du Télésiège de Montchavin Montchavin 73210 Montchavin-les-Coches
    Departing from : Montchavin-les-Coches (73210)
    Latitude : 45.559489 - Longitude : 6.737668

    Departure of the cycle path in front of the Montchavin chairlift.

    To get there, go up the main street of Montchavin, at the top of the street, turn right, pass in front of the Place du Bassin (Cocotte and Co terrace) then continue straight on until you reach the start of the chairlift, where you'll see the first "Departure" sign.

    More informations

    Information update on 19/02/2024 by Office de Tourisme de la Grande Plagne