16.4 miles
Distance
3,415 ft
Climb
-3,387 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
Ride from Montana up to Chetzeron, up to Cry d'Err & across to Violettes, stay on the upper trail and climb down the steel stairs mounted along the cliff to have lunch at the Cabane des Violettes CAS. Continue towards Plaine-Morte and traverse to the top of Aminona. Then ride down into la Tièche through a high alpine meadow on a great single to Cave du Sex. From there you ride back to Montana along the Bisse du Tsittoret
This route is Unsanctioned, Ride at your own Risk!
Detailed Description
Cabane des Violettes CAS is a 16 mile moderately popular expert unsanctioned route located near Crans-Montana. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 6 trails. This route climbs 3,415 ft with a max elevation of 7,835 ft then descends -3,387 ft.
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Trail Bovereche
80% double track connector
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zerge83
(Aug 30, 2021 at 5:02)

Trail Creux de la Tièche
Be aware, there is a very exposed climb down after the waterfall, there is a rope you can hang on to. Awesome trail.
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zerge83
(Aug 30, 2021 at 4:53)

Trail Tsa Bonna
Be aware, this trail includes a lot of carry / push. (About 60% ride, 40% push) Rideable both directions, not sure if any is better. If you go west>east direction towards the end, near Cabane des Violettes there's a long, steep, narrow stairs going down. It's safe, metal stairs with railings, just be aware.
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Trail Creux de la Tièche
Beautiful technical singletrack with waterfall, beautiful panorama and it have some flow
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Trails in Route
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![]() | Funiculare Station Montana Gare | Shuttle Pick-up/Drop-off |
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlack Diamond
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Route TypeLoop
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Bike typeAM
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingHard
More Stats for Cabane des Violettes CAS mountain bike route
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Altitude min4,850 ft
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Altitude start4,850 ft
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Altitude end4,879 ft
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Grade max-60.2%
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Grade min49.1%
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Distance climb8 miles
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Distance down8 miles
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Distance flat1,427 ft
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