8 - Cross-country - Black - Les Barrages

A wonderful trail including a balcony path, a visit to the Vanoise National Park with views over Plan d'Amont and Plan d'Aval lakes, and an amusing descent to finish!

8 - Cross-country - Black - Les Barrages Aussois

About

Departing from Aussois (73500)
Average length : 02h30
Total elevation gain : 972m
Vertical drop : 972m
Distance : 23km
Signed walking trail

A long, fairly steady climb with some short steep sections, first on a track which quickly dwindles to a singletrack path that rises to 2250 metres. You'll then follow a magnificent singletrack mountainside path, a real must-do with its superb views over the valley and the Vanoise mountains. Pure bliss! You then enter the valley and find yourself looking down at the dams. Stop for a breather at a refuge, choosing between Plan Sec and Plan de la Fournache. Your descent begins on very pleasant tracks along the lakes of Plan d'Amont and Plan d'Aval, then on an amusing singletrack path which plunges down to Aussois (Evita Carnéa Enduro trail). If you're fit enough, this must-do trail is one of the best in the area.
Built between 1945 and 1956, these two reservoirs are an integral part of Haute-Maurienne's hydroelectric complex. They contribute to the water supply of Mont-Cenis dam lake, even though the latter is located on the other side of the valley.

Departs from: Plan de la Croix (on the road between Aussois and Val Cenis Sardières).

Loop
Total elevation gain : 972m
Altitude max : 2327m
Vertical drop : 972m

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

Rock, Ground

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    Prices

    Free access.

    Period of practice

    From 01/05 to 15/10.

    Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

    Access

    43 route des Barrages 73500 Aussois
    Departing from : Aussois (73500)
    Latitude : 45.231575 - Longitude : 6.752381

    The start of the route is in Aussois La Croix (Aussois exit in the direction of Sardières), parking nearby.
    During the summer season, it is possible to take the bus line S52 (Modane - Aussois - Val Cenis) and get off at the stop "Le Centre"; bus equipped with a bicycle trailer every day except Saturday.

    Information update on 13/10/2023 by Communauté de communes Haute Maurienne Vanoise