4.4 miles
Distance
1,507 ft
Climb
-1,498 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
9 ft
Altitude change
5,901 ft
Altitude min
6,809 ft
Altitude start
6,818 ft
Altitude end
-62.6%
Grade max
105.8%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,713 ft
Distance flat

Out of Tignes le Lavachet next to Residences home club to the lac de chevirel on the Dambusters decent, through the quarry.

Detailed Description
Dam buster loop is a 4 mile moderately popular red route located near Tignes. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 2 trails. This route climbs 1,507 ft with a max elevation of 6,818 ft then descends -1,498 ft.

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  • Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Jul 27, 2025)
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Stats

  • Distance
    4 miles
  • Altitude min
    5,901 ft
  • Altitude start
    6,809 ft
  • Altitude end
    6,818 ft
  • Climb
    1,507 ft
  • Descent
    -1,498 ft
  • Grade max
    -62.6%
  • Grade min
    105.8%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    1,713 ft

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  • Riding area
    Tignes
  • Primary Activity
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  • Route Type
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  • Bike type
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  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Hard
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