The Pro Rider version of Tour du Mont-Fort offers the opportunity to visit the ski areas of Nendaz, Verbier and La Tzoumaz clockwise.
Among the highlights of this tour are: Tracouet lake; passing by the Tortin Glacier; the view of the Massif du Mont-Blanc; the descent of the Col des Gentianes (2894m) and arriving at the summit of the Croix de Coeur.
In contrast with the Easy Rider tour this circuit avoids the use of lifts. The gondola of Cole des Gentianes is the only lift in this circuit. It is the only way to return to Tortin. Here is a chart that summarizes in chart form the details of the Pro Rider tour:
Departure |
Distance |
Climb |
Descent |
Lifts |
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Nendaz |
68.3km |
+2429m |
-3277m |
1 |
Verbier |
59.1km |
+2263m |
-3112m |
1 |
La Tzoumaz |
59.1km |
+2263m |
-3112m |
1 |
Note that the downhill figures do not change from the Easy Rider to the Pro Rider version of this tour. It is the uphill efforts that distinguish the Pro Rider tour. A 2200m climb is an impressive effort and is ideal training for races like Verbier-Grimentz.
The technical level should pose no problems for those athletes who are looking for a training tour. To get a better idea, consult the video section of this sight.
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Before embarking on this adventure, please read the advice and recommendations on the checklist. These recommendations are critical for the safe and comfortable completion of a bike tour such as the Tour du Mont-Fort. The project partners insist on the importance of a responsible attitude of anybody taking part to the tour.
Here is a list of documents we suggest you download and study carefully before taking on the challenge of a cross-country version of the Tour du Mont-Fort. Notice that the PDF document contains an explanation, a detailed map, a road-book, and the profile of the tour. These documents provide you with all sorts of information and should give you a good idea of details from the choice of restaurants to how to proceed in the case of an accident.
Departure |
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XOL** |
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Nendaz |
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Verbier |
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La Tzoumaz |
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