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Discovery by bike - Belle et Sébastien from Bessans

Bessans
Discovery by bike - Belle et Sébastien from Bessans_Bessans - OT HMV - B.Filliol

The scenery, the glaciers, the mountain wildlife and plants and, above all, the beautiful stone! The houses in Bonneval sur Arc and Ecot are typical examples of Haute Maurienne architecture

Description

Belle, where are you? Belle? It's easy to imagine Sebastian calling his loyal companion, here where the landscape provided the backdrop for various films about the saga of Belle and Sebastian. Purist fans of the TV series broadcast in 1965 will tell you the adventure took place in the Mercantour mountains. But the film version was shot here in the village of Ecot. Once you're here you'll easily understand why the producers chose this site. The scenery, the glaciers, the mountain wildlife and plants and, above all, the beautiful stone! The houses in Bonneval sur Arc and Ecot are typical examples of Haute Maurienne architecture. These stone buildings blend perfectly into the landscape, just like on a film set. Enjoy the film!

Equipment

  • Parking nearby
  • Routes for electrically assisted cycles
  • Electric mountain bike route

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.

Environments

  • Mountain location

Rates

Free access.

Opening period

From 01/06 to 01/10.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Additional opening

  • Subject to favorable weather

  • Subject to snow conditions

Location

Several departures possible:
- Bessans from the town hall square - parking nearby - in summer accessible by bus via the S53 line, bus equipped with a bicycle trailer every day except Saturday and get off at the "Mairie / La Poste" stop.
- Bonneval/Arc from the Tourist Office - parking nearby - in summer accessible by bus via the S53 line - bus equipped with a bicycle trailer every day except Saturday and get off at the "Patinoire" stop

Animals

Pets allowed : No

As part of the route is on the road, animals are not recommended for everyone's safety.

Discovery by bike - Belle et Sébastien from Bessans
Place de la mairie 73480 Bessans
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