23.4 miles
Distance
6,321 ft
Climb
-9,380 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point

The whole Balcon rout, you need a shuttle to climb to col du rousset
Beautiful scenic trail at the bottom of Glandasse cliffs
Most of the trails aren't that difficult but falling is not a option : ride safe

Detailed Description
Balcon du Glandasse Hard is a 23 mile moderately popular black route located near Die. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 8 trails. This route climbs 6,321 ft with a max elevation of 5,365 ft then descends -9,380 ft.
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  • Riding area
    Die
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Black
  • Route Type
    Shuttled
  • Bike type
    AM
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Hard
More Stats for Balcon du Glandasse Hard mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    5 hr 58 min
  • Altitude change
    -3,058 ft
  • Altitude min
    1,522 ft
  • Altitude start
    4,580 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,522 ft
  • Grade
    -2.5%
  • Grade max
    -267.6%
  • Grade min
    129.4%
  • Distance climb
    10 miles
  • Distance down
    12 miles
  • Distance flat
    2,999 ft
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Balcon du Glandasse : Vire-sac to Bichon
Jul 24, 2024 @ 9:58am
Jul 24, 2024
You have to climb a lot! The road is servery damaged! Only ride if you can lift your bike!
Pas de Sagatte
Feb 18, 2024 @ 3:02am
Feb 18, 2024
Un peu humide sur le bas mais roule trés bien !
Serre De Cologne
May 20, 2023 @ 5:13am
May 20, 2023
La Palle
May 20, 2023 @ 5:13am
May 20, 2023
Pas des Econdus
May 8, 2023 @ 6:31am
May 8, 2023
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