Once at the end of the Haute Maurienne Valley, your mountain bike won't be going any further. Take the time to visit the village of Bonneval sur Arc and marvel at its lovely mountain architecture. The itinerary starts on a gently-sloping track, continues on a section of road, and ends with an almost flat track leading to the end of the Duis Valley, close to the sources of the River Arc. On the way back, you can admire the typical houses in the hamlet of Ecot.
This is a red trail but remains accessible to intermediate mountain-bikers as the few technical bits on the singletrack section back to Bonneval are very short and can be negotiated on foot.
- Sport
Cross-country: Le Criou
No major difficulty on this steady climb up to the hamlet of Ecot and the ride back down should present no problems either.
Sport Cross-country: Le Criou Bonneval-sur-Arc
About
Signs
French Cycling Federation markings (cross-country)
Difficult passages
A slightly physical climb before the Criou refuge
Topoguides references
Haute Maurienne Vanoise mountain bike map and booklet sold for €4 in Tourist Offices.
Further informations
Stone, Grit, Ground
Prices
Free access.
Reception
Period of practice
From 01/06 to 15/10.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Services
- Pets welcome
- Parking nearby
Contacts
Access
The trail starts at the Bonneval/Arc Tourist Office.
I'll get there by bus: Line S53 - Patinoire stop (in summer, the bus is equipped with a bicycle trailer - ask about days and times).
To get there by car: park in the parking lot near the Patinoire bus stop at the city ground.
