A spot for all levels
Originality? Nothing is set in stone, and it's easy to switch from one trail to the next to multiply the variations and pleasures. And there's something for everyone: green, blue, red, black... a dozen kilometers of trails carefully integrated into the natural environment. The stage is set, and off you go!
From the village of Bessans, follow the river to the Chantelouve area. A few modules along the riverbank allow you to warm up before arriving at Chantelouve with its first 2 km green trail. Carefully surfaced for ease of use, it blends into the landscape, with small cairns and pretty footbridges to preserve the wetlands, and pleasant passages between the larch trees. A quiet place to introduce children and take selfies. But... that's not quite what we're here for, so we move on to the next level. On the blues, we start to get into the swing of things, with a nice sequence of banked turns, hoops, tables and a steepening slope.
Adrenalin on the rise
Ready for the reds? We attack the hard stuff: no more gravel but rough, dirt, rocks, roots... the technical demands climb along with the adrenalin and the length of the jumps. We're hot, we're on the blacks.
And there you have it... a lot of fun, a lot of riding and a lot of thrills. The "Charbon Hell" wallride, with its tight turn over an upright boulder, is a real highlight! Between all the trails, there are connecting paths that allow you to create your own route, with numerous options and ride variants to offer different passages every time.
To recover, we end the day at the Bessans lakes, two pedal strokes away. A break on the grass and a couple of swims to relax before returning to the village.
All in all, a wonderful discovery in an area that until now was best known for its cross-country ski trails and biathlon stadium in winter. A spot designed for everyone and perfectly integrated into nature. It was designed by Bike Solutions (Grenoble) at the request of the local authority, and created in the field by Louis and Romain, two enduro mountain bike enthusiasts ranked among the world's top 15.
tested and approved by the French junior MTB team in 2020
Green design
It's also worth noting that the region has given thought to the ecological design of this spot, to reduce its impact on the local flora and fauna.
Every stone moved during the layout of the courses was reused, no concrete was used and the twelve modules were made from larch wood, a local species.
A mountain bike area that's quite unique in France, and has been tested (and approved!) by the French junior mountain bike team in 2020. A facility which is also excellent news for eco-sports enthusiasts of all levels!
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