8 - Tour de la Roche Olvéra par le Colomban Noir - VTTAE itinerary

8 - Tour de la Roche Olvéra par le Colomban Noir - VTTAE itinerary

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Conquer the mythical Col du Galibier before descending into the pretty valley of La Lauzette! The typical Enduro descent will offer you a very natural playground.

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Level of physical difficulty: medium.
Duration: 3h to 5h.

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

Departure - From the tourist office, walk up Rue des Grandes Alpes towards the hamlet of Les Verneys 1 - Once you've crossed the bridge, walk along the parking lot to take the footbridge on the left of the main road to follow the "Vitta Vittel" fitness trail 2 - Once you've passed the equestrian center, continue straight ahead to pass the Les Verneys chairlift 3 - Continue straight ahead on the footpath and then the D902 road along the river towards the Col du Galibier. 4 - You'll pass Les Granges du Galibier, where the local dairy sells cheese. 5 - Once you've reached Colomban noir, you have two options: a round trip (via the D902) to the top of the Col du Galibier to enjoy the 360° view, or take the return path directly. 6 - On the return path, you'll pass the sheepfold. There's a technical descent before you reach the Lauzette plateau. 7 - Cross the Lauzette torrent and continue on the path towards Valloire. 8 - Cross the water a second time to rejoin the D902, just before the hamlet of Bonnenuit. 8 - Return to Valloire along the same path as before.

8 - Tour de la Roche Olvéra par le Colomban Noir - VTTAE itinerary

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