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Tour of the lower Clarée

Val-des-Prés
Tour de la basse Clarée - © BLAIS Thibaut
  • Tour de la basse Clarée - © BLAIS Thibaut

Mountain bike trail around the hamlets of Val-des-Prés.

Description

Depart from the Pont des Amoureux, join the Alberts,

climb slightly along a balcony path to Le Rosier. Continue along the Clarée on your left, reaching the Val des Prés communal oven,

cross the bridge and descend to Le Rosier on the Clarée asphalt road.

Turn right to climb above the hamlet on a carriageway,

Take the left-hand path, which descends towards Briançon. Climbs and descents alternate until you reach La Vachette on the asphalt road.

Cross the Clarée, then turn left at a fountain.

This asphalt road leads back to the Pont des Amoureux trail on the left before Les Alberts.

Equipment

  • Picnic area
  • Car park
  • Mountain biking itinerary

Environments

  • Waterside
  • Riverside
  • Forest location
  • Mountain view
  • River -5 km away
  • Village -2 km away
  • Overview on river

Rates

Free of charge.

Itinerary

  • Distance 14km
  • Route type LOOP
  • Elevation gain 150m
  • Signposted itinerary Yes
  • Altitude moyenne 1400m

Opening period

From 15/03 to 30/11 daily.

Subject to snow conditions.

Additional opening

  • Subject to snow conditions

Location

Tour of the lower Clarée
Pont des Amoureux La Vachette 05100 Val-des-Prés
  • Distance 14km
  • Elevation gain 150m
  • Route type LOOP
  • Signposted itinerary Yes
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