Black Wood

Sport, Cycling sports, Mountain biking itinerary, Electric mountain bike route in Vars
11.5 km
  • Departing from Vars les Claux, this challenging route combines single trails on balconies, technical sections and enduro descents in the forest. After a break at the lake, it's time for a rhythmic plunge towards Sainte-Marie, between hairpins, roots and spectacular views of the Alps.

  • This challenging route starts from Vars les Claux, in the heart of the Hautes-Alpes. From the very first turns of the wheel, you climb a single track that winds its way through the mountains on a balcony. After some sustained effort, the lake and the Napoleon refuge offer a welcome panoramic break, against a backdrop of majestic Alpine peaks.

    The trail continues on a forest track, then plunges into a single track with technical sections requiring concentration and maneuverability. Tight,...
    This challenging route starts from Vars les Claux, in the heart of the Hautes-Alpes. From the very first turns of the wheel, you climb a single track that winds its way through the mountains on a balcony. After some sustained effort, the lake and the Napoleon refuge offer a welcome panoramic break, against a backdrop of majestic Alpine peaks.

    The trail continues on a forest track, then plunges into a single track with technical sections requiring concentration and maneuverability. Tight, winding descents follow in the heart of a magnificent larch forest, where the roots put the suspension to the test.

    The last section plunges down to the torrent bed, in a wilder atmosphere. The trail, very much enduro, alternates crossings, tight hairpins and nervous relaunching. The descent ends in style in the charming village of Ste-Marie.
  • Departure
    Vars
  • Difference in height
    575.99 m
  • Spoken languages
    • French
  • Documentation
    GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
  • Accepted customers
    • Level red – hard
576 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 2076 m
  • Minimum altitude : 1677 m
  • Total positive elevation : 576 m
  • Total negative elevation : -576 m
  • Max positive elevation : 249 m
  • Min positive elevation : -242 m