Description
Starting from the Col de Voza, the Bambinade offers a superb mountain bike descent towards Saint-Gervais, winding through mountain pastures, forests and picturesque hamlets. With stunning views of Mont Blanc, fun sections and thrills guaranteed.
Accessible via the Mont-Blanc Tramway, the Bambinade route starts at the Col de Voza before a gradual climb towards Prarion. The route soon reveals magnificent panoramic views of the Mont-Blanc massif and crosses stunning high-altitude mountain pastures.
After the Charme sector, the route plunges into a beautiful, technical and challenging forest descent towards Les Tuffes and then Mont Forchet. The route alternates between tracks, trails and more playful sections all the way to the charming hamlet of Montivon and its quaint little chapel.
The rest of the route gradually leads to Saint-Gervais via a series of paths through the village, taking in the pump track, skate park and the spectacular Pont du Diable. The finish is in Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, near the TMB station.
A varied and scenic route, ideal for experienced mountain bikers seeking a beautiful alpine descent combining spectacular scenery, heritage and thrills.
Wearing a helmet and protective gear is strongly recommended; a mountain bike suitable for downhill riding with an appropriate braking system is required. A mountain biking guide is available from all bike hire companies in the valley as well as at the Tourist Information Offices.
- Guidebook with maps/step-by-stepStart: Col de Voza
Head up towards the Hôtel Le Prarion via the Chemin du Delevret.
Once at the hotel, turn left and follow the path towards La Charme to join the forest track.
Once at La Charme, turn left onto the forest track heading towards the Col de Voza
In the forest, turn right and head downhill towards Les Tuffes.
Continue your descent towards Mont Forchet.
Take care when crossing the TMB railway line!
Cross Les Sellières and take the Montivon path.
Follow the Montivon 4x4 track downhill to Le Melerey.
Turn left and head down the Route du Parc until you reach Avenue de Miage.
At the Le Val Joly hotel, turn left onto Chemin du Bonnant.
200 metres further on, turn right onto Chemin des Tennis.
The tennis courts will be on your right.
Cross the path between the pump track and the skate park and continue on to Chemin Charles et Marcel Margueron.
At the next junction, turn left onto Chemin Louis Jacquet, then shortly afterwards, right onto Chemin de la Perrette.
Take the small path on your left towards the Patinoire car park.
Turn left onto the Pont du Diable and continue along the road to the Châtelet car park.
Take the Saint-Gervais viaduct towards the centre, then at the roundabout, turn left towards the TMB station.
Turn right onto Rue du Mont Lachat.
You’ve arrived!
Services
Public WC
Bar
Picnic area
Pets welcome
Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times due to the presence of livestock.Accessible via ski lift
From 01/05 to 01/10 daily.
Subject to favorable weather.
Subject to favorable weather.
Environment
- Mountain location
