• Sport

Enduro : L'Avalanche

A fun, rolling trail with varied scenery, through forests and glades.

Sport Enduro : L'Avalanche La Norma

About

Departing from La Norma (73500)
Average length : 00h45
Total elevation gain : 10m
Vertical drop : 645m
Distance : 6.8km
Signed walking trail

It's a 1.8 km ride to the start of the trail. This easy, rolling itinerary alternates between woodland and clearings and makes the ideal Enduro trail for novices. Like all Enduro trails In the resort of La Norma, it starts at the top of the Melezet chairlift. This allows quick access for mountain bikers wishing to do the same itinerary again, or to try something more challenging.
Why the name? Because the itinerary includes the Avalanche Bend which in turn is named after an avalanche that once reached this spot. This is an active sector in winter...

Itinerary
Total elevation gain : 10m
Altitude max : 1998m
Vertical drop : 645m

Signs

French Cycling Federation markings (enduro)

Topoguides references

Haute Maurienne Vanoise mountain bike map and booklet sold in Tourist Offices.

Prices

Free entry but transport fee applies.

Period of practice

From 15/06 to 15/09.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Services
  • Accessible via ski lift
Equipments
  • Parking nearby

Access

Rue du Pra 73500 La Norma
Departing from : La Norma (73500)
Latitude : 45.187949 - Longitude : 6.700286

Trailhead at the top of the Mélézet gondola.
I'm going by car: park in the parking lot at the La Norma leisure center and then take the ski lifts.
You can also take the enduro ascent to the starting point.

Information update on 11/06/2024 by Communauté de communes Haute Maurienne Vanoise