The itinerary visits the ARC riverbank via the "Chemin du Petit Bonheur" (or "Happy-go-lucky Trail"), returning via a pleasant singletrack path through the forest. This fairly flat, highly accessible trail takes you through the quiet hamlet of Le Châtel where tranquillity reigns!
- Sport
Cross-country: Le Châtel
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This is an easy, mostly singletrack itinerary presenting no real technical difficulty.
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Sport Cross-country: Le Châtel Val-Cenis
About
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Signs
French Cycling Federation markings (Cross-country)
Difficult passages
The climb towards Châtel is a bit physical. Pushing or carrying possible for a few meters. The descent after the Hameau du Châtel can present some difficulties over 50m.
Topoguides references
Haute Maurienne Vanoise mountain bike map and booklet sold in Haute Maurienne Vanoise Tourist Offices.
Further informations
Stone, Grit, Ground
Prices
Free access.
Reception
Period of practice
From 01/05 to 01/11.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Services
- Pets welcome
- Parking nearby
Contacts
Access
The trail starts at the Bramans Tourist Office.
To get there by bus: Line S53 - Les Glières stop (bus equipped with a bike trailer).
By car: park in the nearby parking lot.
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