5.1 km away
Mélézine
A brilliant romp down the lower part of Serre Chevalier
Severe Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 5.9 km
- Ascent
- 21 m
- Descent
- 556 m
From Puy Saint Pierre to Serre Chevalier 2491m
Serre Chevalier
Easy but long and physical
Mountain Biking Moderate
- Distance
- 23 km
- Ascent
- 1 km
- Descent
- 1 km
- Duration
- 2-3 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.5 km
- High Point
- 2.5 km
- Gradient
- 10˚
This is a popular mountain biking route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's not remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done between June and October. From a low point of 1.5 km to the maximum altitude of 2.5 km, the route covers 23 km, 1020 vertical metres of ascent and 1020 vertical metres of descent.
Description
A bit of trail in the forest and the rest is fire road. Some steep passage on both. But no real technical part.
Difficulty
Moderate
Mostly stable trail tread with some variability, with unavoidable obstacles 8in/20cm tall or less. Other obstacles such as rock gullies and steep sections may exist. Ideal for lower intermediate riders.
Medium Exposure
The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Flow
- Picturesque
- Singletrack
- In the forest
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- Ascent
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- Descent
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- Distance
- 4.6 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
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- Distance
- 22 km
- Ascent
- 426 m
- Descent
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L'Orée du Bois
Perhaps the single most fun line at Serre Chevalier!
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- Distance
- 3.9 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 480 m
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Écoutes
A tricky line with continually interesting riding, all in an amazing location.
Severe Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 9.1 km
- Ascent
- 26 m
- Descent
- 1 km
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