Cross-country mountain biking: 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.

Description

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.

Equipment

• Parking nearby
• 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

• Forest location
• Mountain location

Rates

Free access.

Opening period

From 01/05 to 01/11 daily.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Additional opening

• Subject to favorable weather

• Subject to snow conditions

Location

The route starts at Aussois La Croix (Aussois exit towards Sardières).
To get there by bus: Line S52/S53 - Le Centre stop (bus equipped with a bicycle trailer every day except Saturday).
By car: park in the parking lot at Aussois la Croix.

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.