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Multi-day tour that involves a substantial amount of carrying and pushing your bike. The highlight is the climb of Mont Thabor.
This epic three to four day adventure can be started either from Valmeinier or Névache. During most of the uphills, you will have to push or carry your bike. You will be rewarded with epic descents and breathtaking views. In Valmeinier there is a cable car that can shorten the ascent by about 500 meters. It only runs during the high season in summer.
The downhills are 99 percent rideable for the experienced rider. If you have not ridden longer, natural trails in the alps, look elsewhere.
The loop in the Névache valley is a tour that is worth doing but can easily be left out.
Please note that this is a loop and it will be difficult to get back to your starting point if you decide to discontinue the tour on the way.
The overnight stays are either in mountain huts or rustic hotels. They all offer take away lunches to cover your day to the next hut.
Author’s recommendation
Try to avoid weekends and therefore the big crowds on Mont Thabor and try not to get too close to the large sheep herds that are protected by sometimes rather aggressive dogs.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Refuge du ThaborSeveral Gites (hostels)
Safety information
The tour will take you through high alpine terrain. Make sure to talk all safety measures and get local advise on weather and current conditions.
Cappella del Monte Thabor
Several Gites (hostels)
Refuge (mountain hut)
Public transport
As public transport with bikes is rather tricky, you will most likely be travelling by car to your starting destination
Parking
There are free parking spaces in Valmeinier and in the Névache valley
Coordinates
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
User Questions