The first climb takes you up to Sardières and, beyond the village, the famous monolith. After this geological curiosity you'll reach the resort of Aussois before descending to the banks of the Arc. You'll then need a bit of muscle power to climb back up to Bramans.
The Sardières monolith is a relatively straight vertical structure of cargneule rock which rises to a height of 93 metres above the ground. These dolomitic limestone rocks are hard and compact, standing up to the erosion which has cleared the site of the less resistant rocks that once surrounded the monolith.
- Sport
Cross-country: Le Verney
This itinerary features two great uphill sections but nevertheless remains accessible to intermediate mountain bikers. The Sardières monolith makes an interesting place to stop for a break.
Sport Cross-country: Le Verney Aussois
About
Signs
French Cycling Federation markings (cross-country)
Topoguides references
Haute Maurienne Vanoise mountain bike map and booklet sold in Tourist Offices.
Further informations
Ground
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Prices
Free access.
Period of practice
From 01/05 to 01/11.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Equipments
- Parking nearby
Contacts
Access
The route starts at Aussois La Croix (Aussois exit towards Sardières).
To get there by bus: Line S52 - stop Le Centre (bus equipped with a bicycle trailer).
By car: park in the parking lot at Aussois la Croix.
