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Les Choulières circuit (no. 3)

Sport, Cycling sports, Mountain biking itinerary in Vallouise-Pelvoux
13.4 km
  • A lovely, tranquil circuit on the south-facing side of the municipality of Vallouise-Pelvoux

  • The trail starts at the Pelvoux-Vallouise resort, near the Village Igloo 

    Cross the footbridge over the Gyr and head left onto the local road. Leave the road 200 metres further on, turning right towards the Domaine des Claux
    At the end of the track, turn left onto the road leading towards Les Choulières 
    On the hairpin, go straight ahead along a narrow path heading towards the "Adret" (south-facing slopes). ⚠ Caution, dangerous section; if necessary, for safety's sake keep to the biking...
    The trail starts at the Pelvoux-Vallouise resort, near the Village Igloo 

    Cross the footbridge over the Gyr and head left onto the local road. Leave the road 200 metres further on, turning right towards the Domaine des Claux
    At the end of the track, turn left onto the road leading towards Les Choulières 
    On the hairpin, go straight ahead along a narrow path heading towards the "Adret" (south-facing slopes). ⚠ Caution, dangerous section; if necessary, for safety's sake keep to the biking side along certain stretches
    At the intersection, turn left towards Le Sarret
    On the descent to the mountain stream La Juliane, continue straight ahead to cross it 
    At Belle Vue, turn left towards Le Poët and Vallouise
    At the end of the track, head left, then right and then left again to take a narrow path taking you across the Paulin mountain stream (⚠ Be careful not to be caught by the current!)
    Head left on a track which runs downhill to a paved road, then the local road in Vallouise 
    At the crossroads near the bridge, turn right to take a track, called Le Moulin, which runs along the left-hand bank of the Gyr
    Cross the bridge spanning the Gyr and head right towards your starting point.

    Medium
  • Departure
    Vallouise-Pelvoux
  • Departure : Pelvoux-Vallouise resort.
    Arrival : Pelvoux-Vallouise resort.
    12.5 km from L'Argentière-la-Bessée, take the D994E.
    Parking recommended : Pelvoux-Vallouise resort car park, Pelvoux .
    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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