Someone’s telling us in the earpiece that thighs have been very hot this winter. Between ski touring and cross-country skiing, you now know the Aravis Range inside out. Now it’s time to (re)discover it, but in energy-saving mode! Le Domaine – La Clusaz’s mountain biking area – is opening its doors to eBikes*, so you can explore the valley from one end to the other on 4 specially adapted itineraries. A good excuse to leave the car in the village and explore the valley!
STRAIGHT TO LES Confins
It’s off for a gentle ride along a 14-kilometer route. Once out on the trails, you won’t even notice the slight gradient of 516 meters, and all you can do is admire the scenery. Once on the plateau, it’s time to enjoy it to the full.
Gourmets can stop off at the goat farm, while others take the zip-line over the lake or hit the ball at Golf des Confins.
Idea for a break :
CONTEMPLATE THE VALLEY FROM CRÊT DU MERLE
This is the perfect itinerary for gaining altitude effortlessly. Largely shaded by fir trees, this 11.4-kilometer, 618-meter-high trail joins the downhill slopes at the summit, offering a breathtaking view of the valley.
After taking in the panoramic views of the Aravis chain, you can try out the P’tit Loup modules before switching to the Bike Park for a hair-raising ride back to the village. And for those who still have some battery life left, this could be the opportunity to extend the climb!
Idea for a break :
- Picnic break at Les lettres La Clusaz
- Chez Arthur
ESCAPE TO THE COL DES ARAVIS
Lovers of long outings will be delighted. This 14.6-kilometer route, with its single-track sections and a few narrow passages, has a 605-meter vertical drop and takes you out of the village along hiking trails and paths to the Col des Aravis.
Up there, the Aravis range opens up, with a breathtaking view of Mont Blanc!
Ideas for a break :
BIKING IN THE ALPAGES OF THE BEAUREGARD PLATE
A little more sporty, but largely accessible to all, this eBike itinerary of 21.3 kilometers and 759 meters of ascent gradually climbs the heights of the valley, until it reaches the alpine pastures of the Plateau de Beauregard.
With herds cheering you on along the way and high-altitude farms for refuelling, this route gives you a 360-degree view of the surrounding massifs once you reach the summit of the Pointe de Beauregard. Tip: don’t forget your camera for this outing!
Idea for a break :
