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Mountain Bike recommended route Mountain Bike  · Pila Aosta Valley

Col de Malatra

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    The bike route to Col de Malatra in the Aosta Valley is an exciting adventure for mountain bike enthusiasts. This route offers not only breathtaking views of the majestic Alps but also a challenging experience for experienced riders.

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    Distance 92.9 km
    12:14 h
    2,724 m
    2,731 m
    2,918 m
    566 m
    The bike route to Col de Malatra in the Aosta Valley is a demanding route that requires both stamina and technical skill. The route can be shortened with a shuttle (from Alp de Jeux). The return trip from Courmayeur back to Aosta can also be covered by public transport or shuttle. 

    The higher you ascend, the steeper the terrain becomes. However, the efforts are rewarded by the imposing panorama.

    The view from Col de Malatra is simply stunning. You will be surrounded by snow-covered peaks, majestic glaciers, and pristine alpine wilderness. This is the perfect spot to take a break, take photos, and enjoy the refreshing mountain air before making your way back to Courmayeur. The descent through this impressive high alpine mountain landscape offers a varied mix of fast, flowing sections and some challenging passages.

    Author’s recommendation

    For the climbing at Col de Malatra, a hookabike can be advantageous. In some places, you need both hands to climb up. 

    Difficulty
    S2 difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Lowest point
    566 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 14.65%Dirt road 0.31%Forested/wild trail 11.51%Path 14.68%Road 58.42%Unknown 0.40%
    Asphalt
    13.6 km
    Dirt road
    294 m
    Forested/wild trail
    10.7 km
    Path
    13.6 km
    Road
    54.3 km
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    376 m
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    Rest stops

    Rifugio Frassati

    Safety information

     Recommended only in dry weather conditions.

    Roadbook

    Aosta - St. Rhémy-en-Bosses - Arp de Joux - Refugio Frassati - Col de Malatra - Rifugio Walter Bonatti - Lèche - Val de Ferret - Coumayjeur - Aosta

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    Public transport

    There are connections between Courmayeur and Aosta and a bus towards Gd. St. Bernard. However, a ride sharing cannot be guaranteed and depends on the bus driver :-)

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    Coordinates

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    45.732446, 7.320182
    DMS
    45°43'56.8"N 7°19'12.7"E
    UTM
    32T 369302 5065693
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    Equipment

    A rideable MTB, 1st Aid Kit, repair tools, provisions, sufficient fluids, clothing adapted to the weather and temperatures

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    Parts of this content were machine translated from German.

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    Difficulty
    S2 difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    92.9 km
    Duration
    12:14 h
    Ascent
    2,724 m
    Descent
    2,731 m
    Highest point
    2,918 m
    Lowest point
    566 m
    Round trip Scenic Refreshment stops available

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