2 - Lac de la Vieille - Mountain bike route

Ride around the Massif du Crey du Quart on the Bike Park's mountain bike trails. This varied route, with a passage through the forest, allows you to discover the Lac de la Vieille and enjoy magnificent views of the Massif.

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Technical point: depending on your level of ability and equipment (blue, red and black runs).
Duration: 3h-4h.
Physical level: medium

The trail is marked with signs.

The summer map of pedestrian, downhill mountain bike and VTTAE routes is available free of charge from the tourist office and lift ticket offices.

IGN map 3435ET VALLOIRE - Aiguilles d'Arves / Col du Galibier is on sale in Valloire shops.

Start - From the Tourist Office, head 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 the fitness trail.
2 - Once in front of the riding school, follow the wide dirt path to the right. After a short climb, you'll see the Chapelle Saint Pierre.
3 - Once you've passed the Montissot chairlift departure station, continue up the saddle track to the Les Mérégers restaurant.
4 - Continue towards Lac de la Vieille.
5 - Walk around the lake to find the downhill slopes (recommended route: the family trail).
6 - Continue along the signposted path to Chapelle des Trois Croix. You'll pass through the state forest.
7 - Once you've reached the Chapelle des Trois Croix, follow the signs for the signposted path to the hamlet of Col.
8 - After the hamlet of Col, you have two options: continue on a fairly narrow path to a footbridge (not recommended for beginners), or take the road from the hamlet of Col back to Valloire.
9 - Pass through the hamlets of Les Granges and Les Choseaux-Ville before returning to the Tourist Office.