Departure from the Crest-Voland Tourist Office. Turn left towards the Sauzier by taking the departmental road 71b. In a hairpin bend, turn left. Continue straight on to a place called "Le Biollet". Return towards the center of the village of Crest-Voland, passing Crest near the Chapelle Saint Claude.
A loop to discover all the facets of Crest-Voland / Cohennoz. From the Tourist Office, the Entre deux Villes then Cernix road leads to the hamlet of Cernix. From there, take the road then the Prarian track going up towards Bois de Ban (picnic area). Go through the barrier and reach the Boeu du Cohen crossroads. Turn left towards Mont Lachat and join the lake. Go around it to the right and go down to the "Le Manstu" signpost (little marked path). Continue downhill to Crest-Voland, passing through the “Bellegarde”, “Le Tovat” and “Les Bérets Verts” signposts.
A very rolling route facing the Aravis and Mont-Charvin. From the Tourist Office, the Entre deux Villes road then the Cernix road takes you to the hamlet of the Cernix. From there, take the road then the Prarian track going up towards Bois de Ban (picnic area). Go through the barrier and join the crossroads of Boeuf du Cohen. Turn right on the track of the Palette until the sheepfold then stay on the track to join the cross of Varzeron. Go down on the right, the track leading to Cohennoz (pay attention to the Glaitière junction). From the village, go up the departmental road 71 to Crest-Voland.
It is possible to continue on this track as far as the Croix de Varzeron (this adds 6.2 km round trip and 180 m of elevation), also there and back. 2 possible accesses: in summer with the Logère chairlift or by VTTAE via the Palette track, this adds 7 km and 350 m of elevation gain.
For the black variant: 700m long and 160 of negative elevation.
The route alternates track and fun trails. In places, passage over small wooden modules, ideal for exercising (mountain biking fun area in the immediate vicinity of the lake). Pleasant break by the lake: picnic tables and barbecue. 2 possible accesses: in summer with the Logère chairlift or by VTTAE via the Palette track, this adds 7 km and 350 m of elevation +.
Aller du hameau du Cernix au chef-lieu de Cohennoz, c’est humer l’odeur des talus de mousse et d’une dense forêt d’épicéas, c’est parcourir du regard des pentes impressionnantes entre gorges et parois rocheuses, c’est être bercé par la musique des torrents et du silence, c’est goûter aux fruits des bois et au calme des lieux, c’est être saisi par le charme suranné d’un village atemporel. Avec comme support le Road Book disponible dans votre Office de Tourisme, découvrez aussi les trésors cachés de ce parcours grâce aux point d'intérêts détaillés spécialement pour que rien ne vous échappe.
First half of the rolling and playful route on a path on the edge of the nature reserve. After crossing the track, second technical part with “flow”. From the picnic area, return to Crest-Voland via the Prarian road and the Bel’Avoine scenic route.
The descent begins with a rolling path, before tilting to the right on a steeper and more technical section. From the picnic area, return to Crest-Voland via the Prarian road and the Bel’Avoine scenic route.
A tour of the Val d'Arly mountain bike or electric mountain bike with several possible starting points: Crest Voland / Cohennoz, Our Lady of Bellecombe, Flumet, Saint Nicolas Chapel or Giettaz in Aravis. 2 variants are possible for this Tour, the long version with 98 km and the shorter version with 76.3 km. This Tour can be done on one or more days depending on your level. On the program, alpine pastures, typical hamlets, ancient chalets, wildlife with a thousand colors, unique panoramas, magnificent landscapes ... the summer also makes the mountain dream!
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Tour du Val d'Arly
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Tour du Val d'Arly
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Val d'Arly Tour
The Val d'Arly Tour by mountain bike offers the chance to explore the area's most beautiful scenery, with Mont-Blanc as backdrop.
And if you want to go even further, then think about hiring a battery-assisted mountain bike!
A tour of the Val d'Arly mountain bike or electric mountain bike with several possible starting points: Crest Voland / Cohennoz, Our Lady of Bellecombe, Flumet, Saint Nicolas Chapel or Giettaz in Aravis.
2 variants are possible for this Tour, the long version with 98 km and the shorter version with 76.3 km.
This Tour can be done on one or more days depending on your level.
On the program, alpine pastures, typical hamlets, ancient chalets, wildlife with a thousand colors, unique panoramas, magnificent landscapes ... the summer also makes the mountain dream!
Opening period
From 15/06 to 30/09.
Prices
Free access. A VTT Map is on sale at € 3 in the offices of the tourist offices of Val d'Arly.
- Accommodation
- Restaurant
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Learner SKIBOB (ski bike) courses, SKIBOBs for sale. Heated ski lockers. Professionnal ski advisor.