Estressein - Rive de Gier
Exploration dans le Pilat
Also in Loire, France • Rhône, France
Mountain Biking Severe
- Distance
- 37 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 987 m
- Duration
- 3-4 hrs
- Low Point
- 150 m
- High Point
- 465 m
- Gradient
- 10˚
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 June and October. From a low point of 150 m to the maximum altitude of 465 m, the route covers 37 km, 1072 vertical metres of ascent and 987 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Départ au bord du Rhone et petite traversée du Pilat par les forêts du Nord Est jusqu'à Rive de Gier. Beaucoup d'arbres couchés barrant la route (5 ou 6 sur la totalité du trajet) donc besoin de porter le vélo pour passer.
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
- Technical
- In the forest
- Road sections
- Roots
- Rock Slabs
- Rock Gardens
- Wooden Feature