Circuit du Poux depuis Lac des Serres

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Streep, straight and funny single track

Mountain Biking Difficult

Distance: 14 km
Ascent: 752 m
Descent: 822 m
Duration: 1-2 hrs

Low Point: 1.2 km
High Point: 2 km
Gradient: 15˚

Circuit du Poux depuis Lac des Serres Map

This is a popular mountain biking route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's not remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done between April and October. From a low point of 1.2 km to the maximum altitude of 2 km, the route covers 14 km, 752 vertical metres of ascent and 822 vertical metres of descent.

Bike in front of the Lac des Serres Photo: Charlie

Description

Easy Way up by 4x4 road, beautiful landscape above St Martin de Quyerières next to the little Lac des Serres, steep and straight single track dawn to Queyrères.

Difficulty

Difficult

Mostly stable trail tread with some variability featuring larger and more unavoidable obstacles that may include, but not be limited to: bigger stones, roots, steps, and narrow curves. Compared to lower intermediate, technical difficulty is more advanced and grades of slopes are steeper. Ideal for upper intermediate riders.