6.4 km away
Col de la Ricelle
A short climb yields huge results!
Difficult Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 4.7 km
- Ascent
- 81 m
- Descent
- 560 m
Sentier des épineux
Briançon
Easy way up for an engage way down in forest and on ridge
Mountain Biking Severe
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 678 m
- Descent
- 679 m
- Duration
- 1-2 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.2 km
- High Point
- 1.8 km
- Gradient
- 14˚
This is a popular mountain biking route which is generally considered to be severe. It's remote, it features high exposure and is typically done between May and October. From a low point of 1.2 km to the maximum altitude of 1.8 km, the route covers 13 km, 678 vertical metres of ascent and 679 vertical metres of descent.
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Description
Way up by the main 4x4 road, a bit long but very easy, cannot miss it. Way down by a narrow single track, a bit steep in the forest, your breaks must be prepared good ! Second part on a ridge, a bit scary but gorgeous !
Difficulty
Severe
Widely variable, narrow trail tread with steeper grades and unavoidable obstacles of 15in/38cm tall or less. Obstacles may include unavoidable bridges 24in/61cm wide or less, large rocks, gravel, difficult root sections, and more. Ideal for advanced-level riders.
High Exposure
Some trail sections have exposed ledges or steep ascents/descents where falling could cause serious injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Flow
- Technical
- Picturesque
- Shuttle-run
- Singletrack
- In the forest
- Drops
- Jumps
- Roots
- Rock Slabs
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Enduro des Crêtes
A staggeringly beautiful ride followed by some immaculate singletrack.
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- Distance
- 22 km
- Ascent
- 426 m
- Descent
- 1.4 km
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Soupline
Big views, cruisy riding and easy access make this pure Type-1 fun!
Moderate Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 4.6 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 482 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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L'Orée du Bois
Perhaps the single most fun line at Serre Chevalier!
Difficult Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 3.9 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 480 m
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Mélézine
A brilliant romp down the lower part of Serre Chevalier
Severe Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 5.9 km
- Ascent
- 21 m
- Descent
- 556 m
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Guidebooks in this area
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