Enduro MTB: The Art of the Saddle

The Arcelle Enduro mountain trail is mostly a track and singletrack itinerary. This beautiful balcony path, with views of the Vanoise glaciers, the Dent Parrachée and Bessans Valley, won't fail to impress!

Description

Despite the name (which means "Art of the Saddle"), you won't be sitting much on this trail. You'll need to stand and find the right saddle contact for the fabulous descent. From Mont Cenis Pass or the Val Cenis lifts, you'll ride across the mountain on a singletrack balcony path for about 6 km. You can rest the brakes on a few sections before plunging down to the valley, but the steeper parts are not particularly technical. This descent alternates between Alpine pasture and forest. Besides some lovely paths it offers a bird's-eye view over the valley. So why the name "Art de la Selle"? This is in fact a play on words, as the itinerary takes you close to the hamlet of Arcelle.

Equipment

• Enduro itinerary

Additional welcome

As hazards may occur at any time on the routes, the GPX tracks provided are not contractual. They are provided for information only. Riders use them at their own risk, depending on their level of technological proficiency and their understanding of the terrain.

Environments

• Mountain location

Rates

Free access.

Opening period

From 15/06 to 01/10 daily.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Additional opening

• Subject to favorable weather

• Subject to snow conditions

Location

Start of the trail at Col du Mont-Cenis

However, a departure is possible from the Val Cenis lifts in summer (July and August):
- Val Cenis Lanslevillard: this option saves you a 3.8 km crossing on the piste.
- Val Cenis Termignon: you'll have to cross over a 6 km run, adding 150 D+ and 160 D-.

I'll get there by bus: to get to the lift departures only: line S52/S53 - Mairie / Maison de la Vanoise stop for Val Cenis Termignon - Télécabine du Vieux Moulin stop for Val Cenis Lanslevillard.

Possibility of joining the start by enduro ascent.

Documents

• HMV mountain bike markers (pdf)
• Precautions to take with herding dogs (pdf)

Animals

Pets allowed : Yes

Pets allowed with supplement : No

Dogs on a leash are allowed on the trail, but are not recommended for mountain biking. Pets are not allowed on the lift.