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The Tour des Têtes (no. 16)

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

  • A difficult circuit overlooking the gorges of the Durance, suitable for experienced riders.

  • 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 valley
    At the bridge, the Pont des Albrands, take the forest track that leads uphill to the Col de la Pousterle
    At the car park at 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 valley
    At the bridge, the Pont des Albrands, take the forest track that leads uphill to the Col de la Pousterle
    At the car park at the pass, follow the track running due east
    After the Champ des Ans, at 1,541 m, take the path on the right: the start of a great single-track descent
    When you come to the first houses in L'Argentière-la-Bessée, take the road on the left and then the road on the right to the next crossroads, which will bring you to the town centre

    Hard
  • Departure
    L' Argentière-la-Bessée
  • Difference in height
    1796.33 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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1796 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 1870 m
  • Minimum altitude : 974 m
  • Total positive elevation : 1796 m
  • Total negative elevation : -1044 m
  • Max positive elevation : 794 m
  • Min positive elevation : -666 m