Electric Bivouac at the Jean Pass: A Family Adventure in the Heart of the Alps

Electric Bivouac at the Jean Pass: A Family Adventure in the Heart of the Alps

  • 2 Days
  • June to October
  • With children
  • With teens
  • Adults
  • For all
  • Explore on bike

Alpine Panoramas and Family Escape: Experience a VTTAE Bivouac at the Jean pass

Discover an unforgettable family adventure in the heart of the Alps, with an electrically-assisted mountain bike ride to the Col de Jean, nestled between the Belleville and the Méribel valleys. Suitable for family outings as well as excursions with friends or hikes, this experience promises breathtaking panoramas and magical moments in the heart of nature.

HIKING ITINERARY

  • Start: Village of Béranger at 1576m altitude
  • Arrival: Col de Jean (Bivouac) at 2050m altitude
  • Type of route: Round trip

Level of difficulty :
- For families: Level ++ (advanced)
- Adults: Level + (intermediate) 

ROUTE DESCRIPTION

1. Departure from Béranger:

Start your adventure in the charming village of Béranger, situated at an altitude of 1576 metres. The village, with its picturesque lanes and alpine ambience, is the perfect starting point for your escapade.

2. Ascent to Praz Coutin:

  • Terrain: Follow the 4x4 track up to Praz Coutin.

3. Chemin Balcon:

  • Trail type: Splendid single track with panoramic views.
    • Landscape: Cross open mountain pastures and admire nature as far as the eye can see all the way to the Col de Jean.
Family Bike and Bivouac in Les 3 Vallées

POINTS OF INTEREST

Les 3 Vallées with your family

Panoramas:

  • Magnificent, unobstructed views over the Vallée des Belleville and the Vallée de Méribel.
    • Admire the majestic Mont Blanc and the Vanoise glaciers.

Magic moments:

  • Sunset: A breathtaking view of the Vallée des Belleville.
    • Sunrise: A breathtaking view of Mont Blanc and the Vanoise.

Bivouac at Col de Jean:

  • Pitches: Several flat plots available for camping.
  • Environment: Sparse vegetation, no water, and located on a windy pass.
    • Altitude: At over 2000 meters, be prepared for cool temperatures.
Family bivouac - Jean Pass
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TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL EXPERIENCE

Equipment:

  • Be prepared with warm, wind-resistant clothing, appropriate bivouac gear, and carry eno

Safety:

Respect for Nature:

  • Adopt a respectful attitude towards the environment and the trails, bringing all your garbage with you.

Enjoy an authentic adventure with family and friends, and let yourself be enchanted by the natural beauty of the Alps on this unique electrically-assisted mountain bike trip to the Jean Pass.

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