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Cross-country : Les Sarrazins

A lovely gentle itinerary above the resort on easy tracks offering beautiful views over the village.

Sport Cross-country : Les Sarrazins Val-Cenis

About

Departing from Val-Cenis (73500)
Average length : 00h45
Total elevation gain : 165m
Vertical drop : 165m
Distance : 5km
Signed walking trail

An elevation gain of just under 200 metres to reach the summit of this itinerary which starts on a picturesque track. The only steep sections are on two bends below St Etienne Chapel. The return trip is via a track presenting no major difficulty. It is listed as a blue itinerary but is nevertheless an easy one and offers a lovely view over Lanslevillard village.

Loop
Total elevation gain : 165m
Altitude max : 1621m
Vertical drop : 165m

Signs

French Cycling Federation markings (cross-country)

Difficult passages

A rolling course on a passable track.

Topoguides references

Haute Maurienne Vanoise mountain bike map and booklet sold for €4 at Haute Maurienne Vanoise Tourist Offices.

Further informations

Stone, Ground, Grit

Prices

Free access.

Period of practice

From 01/05 to 01/11.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Equipments
  • Parking nearby
  • Charging station for 2 electric wheels
  • Charging stations for electric vehicles

Access

Rue sous l'église Lanslevillard 73480 Val-Cenis
Departing from : Val-Cenis (73500)
Latitude : 45.290292 - Longitude : 6.912287

The route starts at the Lanslevillard Tourist Office.
I'm going by bus: line S53- Pont abribus stop (in summer, bus equipped with bike trailer - ask about days and times).
By car: park in the parking lot near the Lanslevillard tourist office. Electric vehicle charging station available.

On : Val-Cenis (73480), Val-Cenis (73500)
Information update on 11/07/2024 by Communauté de communes Haute Maurienne Vanoise