16 - Cross-country - Blue - Les Sarrazins

A lovely gentle itinerary above the resort on easy tracks offering beautiful views over the village.

16 - Cross-country - Blue - Les Sarrazins Val-Cenis

About

Departing from Val-Cenis (73500)
Average length : 00h45
Total elevation gain : 165m
Vertical drop : 165m
Distance : 5km
Signed walking trail

An elevation gain of just under 200 metres to reach the summit of this itinerary which starts on a picturesque track. The only steep sections are on two bends below St Etienne Chapel. The return trip is via a track presenting no major difficulty. It is listed as a blue itinerary but is nevertheless an easy one and offers a lovely view over Lanslevillard village.

Departs from: Val Cenis Lanslevillard

Loop
Total elevation gain : 165m
Altitude max : 1621m
Vertical drop : 165m

Signs

French Cycling Federation signposting

Difficult passages

A rolling course on a passable track.

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

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    Prices

    Free access.

    Period of practice

    From 01/05 to 01/11.

    Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

    Access

    Office de Tourisme de Lanslevillard Lanslevillard 73480 Val-Cenis
    Departing from : Val-Cenis (73500)
    Latitude : 45.29025 - Longitude : 6.912582

    The start of the course is at the Lanslevillard Tourist Office, parking nearby.
    In the summer season, it is possible to take bus line S53 (Modane - Bonneval/Arc) and get off at the "Pont Abribus" stop; bus equipped with a bicycle trailer every day except Saturday.

    On : Val-Cenis (73480), Val-Cenis (73500)
    Information update on 13/10/2023 by Communauté de communes Haute Maurienne Vanoise