Mountain bike tours

E-Bike Parcours 20 : Morgins - Châtel

Morgins

This blue loop straddles the Franco-Swiss border, is a cool route for a hot day, as it passes by several pristine alpine lakes between the villages of Morgins (CH) et Châtel (FR).

Difficulty

Easy

Length

18.21 km

Duration

2:30 h

Description

Starting from Morgins, you’ll pedal over the border to Châtel—a neighbouring resort in France—skimming the shores of the Lac de Morgins and the Lac de Vonnes on the way. From there, the trail climbs to Lac de la Mouille and Lac de Conche, in the Super-Châtel area. Heading home, you’ll cross the border once again, climbing over the Col des Portes de Culet pass before descending back to Morgins.

Turn-by-turn directions

Start

Morgins (1370m)

Destination

Morgins (1370m)

Technical information

Altitude

1788m

1216m

Ascent

+618m

Descent

-618m

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Best time of the year

  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec

Tags

  • Enduro
  • Fauna
  • Round trip
  • Refreshment stops available
  • Flora
Getting there
Information

Parking

A small free parking lot is available by the lake of Morgins, along the road, after customs and just before crossing the border.

Equipment

Our recommendations: technically impeccable mountain bike, helmet, gloves and bell, appropriate clothing according to the weather, rain protection, drink and snacks. Prepare your mountain bike outing

Safety information

Follow only the marked trails and roads as well as the appropriate signs. Always close gates and enclosures behind you. Respect hikers as well as wildlife and plants. Hikers generally have priority. Properly assess your physical condition and abilities. Using the different routes is always at your own risk. Prepare your mountain bike outing

Source

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