Virtual tour of the passes
When you reach the Pont du Diable (Devil's Bridge), remember to look well ahead, otherwise you're in for a thrill or two! It's no coincidence that this is a via ferrata site!
Description
Your first descent is partly on a pleasant, if sometimes tricky, singletrack path which takes you to Devil's Bridge via the Esseillon Forts.
This is the itinerary's lowest point. From here, you'll take the Chemin du Petit Bonheur up along the forest road as far as Bramans. You'll finish at Aussois after making an elevation gain of approximately 250 metres. While not particularly difficult, this itinerary requires a reasonably good level of fitness as well as a degree of technical skill on the way down.
The devil's bridge stands more than 100 metres above the Arc riverbed. Legend has it that the bridge-builder was having trouble and called upon the devil to help him meet the deadline. The devil agreed in exchange for the soul of whomever would cross the bridge first. But it was a poor bargain because the first soul to cross the bridge was... a mountain goat!
Period of opening
From 01/05 to 01/11 daily.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Additional welcome
As hazards may occur at any time on the routes, the GPX tracks provided are not contractual. They are provided for information only. Riders use them at their own risk, depending on their level of technological proficiency and their understanding of the terrain.
Equipment & services
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Parking nearby
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Pets welcome
Prices
Free access.
Animals
AcceptedDogs on a leash are not forbidden on this trail, but mountain bikers are advised not to use it.
Localisation
The route starts at Plan de la Croix.
I'll get there by bus: Line S52/S53 - Le Centre stop (in summer, the bus is equipped with a bicycle trailer - ask about days and times).
By car: park in the Plan de la Croix parking lot.
