The easy tracks alternate between the left and right banks of the ARC. This is probably the flattest itinerary of the entire MTB area. You can have fun on the amusing trail featuring 8 modules to help you progress!
There's nothing hellish about this very accessible trail, so why is the village emblem of Bessans a devil with 4 horns?
In 1857, a dispute arose between the priest and a mischievous cantor named Etienne Vincendet, who was no doubt a bit of a troublemaker. He sculpted a statue of a devil carrying a priest off in his arms, and left it under the priest's window. The fact remains that this strange, 4-horned devil was to become the emblem of Bessans.
Departs from: Place de la Mairie in Bessans
- Sport
Cross-country: Les bords de l'Arc
This magnificent loop offers the glaciers and waterfalls of the Bessans plateau, as well as an opportunity to enjoy yourself on the Bessans mountain bike fun trail.
Sport Cross-country: Les bords de l'Arc Bessans
About
Signs
French Cycling Federation markings (cross-country)
Topoguides references
Haute Maurienne Vanoise mountain bike map and booklet sold for €4 in Tourist Offices.
Further informations
Stone, Ground, Grit
Prices
Free access.
Reception
Period of practice
From 15/05 to 15/10.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Services
- Pets welcome
- Parking nearby
Contacts
Access
The start of the route is on the Place de la Mairie in Bessans.
I'll get there by bus: Line S53 - Mairie / La Poste stop (in summer, the bus is equipped with a bicycle trailer - ask about days and times).
By car: park in the parking lot in front of the town hall.
