Mountain bike descent of the Videmanette
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Description
The Videmanette ski run is transformed into a spectacular mountain bike run in summer.
As soon as the Rougemont lifts open in July, have fun on the Videmanette descent! With a departure at more than 2'100m, a descent of 1'160 m. awaits you. The ascent to the top of the Videmannette is done in 8-seater cabins. At the top, get on your bike and enjoy the thrill of the descent! The route follows the winter ski runs. The first stage descends in a gravel passage to the place called "Les Gouilles". Take a break near these small lakes. The rest of the descent is via narrow dirt paths, farm roads and tarmac towards the end of the route. For animal lovers, marmots, ibexes and eagles live on the rock faces and meadows of the Videmanette...
Practical Information
GENERAL INFORMATION: - difficult level - the descent is not indicated. This is a suggested itinerary. - accessible only when the cable cars are open - restaurant located at the top of the lift facilities. - possibility to rent mountain bikes in the sports shops of Rougemont and Château-d'Œx PARKING & TRANSPORT: - free parking available at the departure of the cable cars - The departure of the cable cars is 5 minutes by bike from the Rougemont train station.
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The Videmanette ski run is transformed into a spectacular mountain bike run in summer.
As soon as the Rougemont lifts open in July, have fun on the Videmanette descent! With a departure at more than 2'100m, a descent of 1'160 m. awaits you. The ascent to the top of the Videmannette is done in 8-seater cabins. At the top, get on your bike and enjoy the thrill of the descent! The route follows the winter ski runs. The first stage descends in a gravel passage to the place called "Les Gouilles". Take a break near these small lakes. The rest of the descent is via narrow dirt paths, farm roads and tarmac towards the end of the route. For animal lovers, marmots, ibexes and eagles live on the rock faces and meadows of the Videmanette...
Practical Information
GENERAL INFORMATION: - difficult level - the descent is not indicated. This is a suggested itinerary. - accessible only when the cable cars are open - restaurant located at the top of the lift facilities. - possibility to rent mountain bikes in the sports shops of Rougemont and Château-d'Œx PARKING & TRANSPORT: - free parking available at the departure of the cable cars - The departure of the cable cars is 5 minutes by bike from the Rougemont train station.