26 - Le Grand Canal en VTT

You leave Clôt la Chalpe and head toward the bottom of the Aigue Blanche Valley: first along small farm roads, then along a mix of forest trails and narrower, wooded paths. You venture deeper and deeper into this remote corner of the world, riding against the river’s current, which you cross to reach the heights of Saint-Véran. What follows is a beautiful balcony-like ride along the canal, offering superb views of the wooded slopes, the suspended alpine pastures, and the mountain peaks, before beginning the descent on singletrack through the woods on more playful terrain. This route is shared by various users: hikers, herds, and trail runners. For more information on the presence of herds, click the link to the dedicated website of the Queyras Regional Nature Park in the “Documentation” tab below. The route is open to the public year-round. It is accessible depending on weather and snow conditions; therefore, appropriate gear is required. Starting October 1 and for a period of 3 weeks, we recommend taking the route along the right bank of the Aigue Blanche to reach the Clausis Chapel (through the Bois du Suffie forest).