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Merlet Descent (Petit Balcon Sud in Chamonix)

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Merlet Descent (Petit Balcon Sud in Chamonix)

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Merlet Descent (Petit Balcon Sud in Chamonix)

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    1. Merlet from Les Pélerins in a loop

    12.8km

    01:27

    480m

    480m

    Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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    Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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    Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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    August 22, 2023

    The descent of Merlet from Petit Balcon is a classic Chamonix singletrack route, descending from the slopes above Les Pèlerins, through tight tree-lined switchbacks, back down to the valley.

    The trail is steep, steep and technical. It features passages with rocky descents, sections covered in roots, as well as a significant level of exposure and commitment in certain places, with crucial difficult parts. This trail is intended for experienced riders, adequately equipped and with solid experience. The rewards of this trail are immense, both fluid and technical, with incredible views of the Bossons glacier and the Mont Blanc massif.

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      Distance 3.04 km

      Uphill 10 m

      Downhill 450 m

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      Location: Les Houches, Bonneville, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France

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