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Cross-country: Les Balmes
A cross-country trail in Haute Maurienne Vanoise-style with a regular climb, great views and a lovely singletrack descent.
Description
The path climbs with a 400-metre elevation gain up to Arponts plateau which offers a superb view: Mont Cenis and the Italian border opposite and, on your right (as you reach the plateau), some of the highest Vanoise peaks, including Dent Parrachée, and a bird's-eye view of the village of Aussois. Definitely worth the climb, and now it's downhill all the way, following a section of the Evita-Carnéa Enduro trail back down to Aussois.
Equipment
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Parking nearby
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Mountain biking itinerary
Additional welcome
As hazards may occur at any time on the routes, the GPX tracks provided are not contractual. They are provided for information only. Riders use them at their own risk, depending on their level of technological proficiency and their understanding of the terrain.
Environments
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Forest location
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Mountain location
Rates
Free access.
Opening period
From 01/05 to 01/11.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Additional opening
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Subject to favorable weather
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Subject to snow conditions
Location
Departure point: on leaving Aussois in the direction of Sardières, stop at Plan de la Croix.
I go by bus: Line S52 - stop Le Centre (bus equipped with a trailer in summer - ask about days and times).
By car: park in the Aussois Plan de la Croix parking lot (on leaving Aussois towards Sardières).
Also possible from Sardières: park at the church parking lot or get off at the Eglise stop on the S52 bus line.
Animals
Pets allowed : Yes
Pets allowed with supplement: No
Dogs on a leash are not forbidden on this trail, but mountain bikers are advised not to use it.
