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I am in Combloux next week of the MB-Race, and am looking for some XC riding in the area on the Wednesday, maybe Thursday to prepare and get used to conditions. I found this course on strava: https://www.strava.com/activities/1111961366/ , but have no idea what the descents are like technically.
Does anyone know these routes and what I can expect, or recommend some good XC style riding and descending in the area?
There is almost infinite XC riding in any Alpine area; just head up the hill and you will find Jeep tracks that will take you up to high chalets and delightful pastures with brown cows with bells going dong dong dong. There is some DH in Megeve, lift-served, but I don't think there's much of it. Head up Rochebrune, go straight along the ridge and turn left at any spot that looks likely.
Check with the tourist office because I think they can sell you a forfait that gives use of the Rochebrune cable car and swimming and possibly even a couple of runs down the dry luge behind the sports centre. The pool itself is absolutely superb and a must, pay the extra for the full access.