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Under the Crest

Sport, Cycling sports, Mountain biking itinerary, Electric mountain bike route in Vars
9.7 km

  • Departing from Vars Sainte-Catherine, this all-mountain mountain bike trail is for experienced riders. Steep climbs, technical singles and challenging descents follow one another in a spectacular Alpine setting. A high-level physical and technical challenge.

  • This demanding mountain bike route starts at the hamlet of Vars Sainte-Catherine and is aimed at seasoned riders looking for a challenge that's as technical as it is committed. From the very first meters, the trail rises steeply through a dense larch forest, where the steep climbs put the legs to the test. Grip can be changeable, especially in wet weather.

    The trail then meanders along a narrow single track, punctuated by technical passages, before opening out onto open alpine pastures....
    This demanding mountain bike route starts at the hamlet of Vars Sainte-Catherine and is aimed at seasoned riders looking for a challenge that's as technical as it is committed. From the very first meters, the trail rises steeply through a dense larch forest, where the steep climbs put the legs to the test. Grip can be changeable, especially in wet weather.

    The trail then meanders along a narrow single track, punctuated by technical passages, before opening out onto open alpine pastures. These sections offer a moment of visual respite, but the terrain remains demanding: roots, unstable rocks and tight hairpins punctuate both the ascent and the descent.

    The downhill section is a real test of piloting: stony overhangs, technical crossings and fast sequences in pine undergrowth. Commitment is constant, with little margin for error on some exposed sections.

    This is an all-mountain route with a strong mountain character, combining intense physical effort and technical mastery in a stunning natural setting.
  • Departure
    Vars
  • Difference in height
    503.625 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 black - very hard
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504 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 2204 m
  • Minimum altitude : 1854 m
  • Total positive elevation : 504 m
  • Total negative elevation : -518 m
  • Max positive elevation : 192 m
  • Min positive elevation : -83 m