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Les Chardons Bleus nature reserve (no. 17)

Sport, Cycling sports, Mountain biking itinerary in L' Argentière-la-Bessée
40.9 km

  • Intermediate circuit which culminates at the Les Chardons Bleus nature reserve

  • The circuit starts right in the centre of town, not far from the bridge spanning the Durance. Head due south towards the train station.

    After passing the train station on your right and going under the railway bridge, follow the D423 towards the Fournel mines ("Mines du Fournel")
    At the mine car park, carry on along the narrow road leading into the little valleyn
    At a bridge, the Pont des Albrands, carry on along the forest track on the left-hand bank of the river
    When you come to the...
    The circuit starts right in the centre of town, not far from the bridge spanning the Durance. Head due south towards the train station.

    After passing the train station on your right and going under the railway bridge, follow the D423 towards the Fournel mines ("Mines du Fournel")
    At the mine car park, carry on along the narrow road leading into the little valleyn
    At a bridge, the Pont des Albrands, carry on along the forest track on the left-hand bank of the river
    When you come to the terminal point of the forest track, turn back on yourself and go back along the path
    Head right to cross the Fournel and reach Boujurian. Head towards the Pont d'Albrands and the Pont du Sapey
    At the Pont du Sapey, stay on the right-hand bank of the Fournel and start the descent to the district of Plan Léothaud
    At Plan Léothaud, go under the railway line. This brings you to the leisure centre and on to the end of the trail via the green route ("Voie Verte")

    Easy
  • Departure
    L' Argentière-la-Bessée
  • Difference in height
    1364 m
  • Departure : Place du kiosque, L’Argentière-la-Bessée.
    Arrival : Place du kiosque, L’Argentière-la-Bessée.
    Road access : 16 km from Briançon, take the N94..
    Parking recommended : Car park of the Place du kiosque, L’Argentière-la-Bessée .
    Public transport : Public transport >> www.pacamobilite.fr
    Consider car-sharing >> www.blablacar.fr
    For more information, ask at the Tourist Information Office nearest to the trail starting point >> www.paysdesecrins.com .
  • Documentation
    GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
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1364 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 1568 m
  • Minimum altitude : 962 m
  • Total positive elevation : 1364 m
  • Total negative elevation : -1361 m
  • Max positive elevation : 567 m
  • Min positive elevation : -579 m