Valais · Mountain biking

Chemin des Arpilles

An out-and-back mountain bike trail in Valais, Switzerland.

2.0 mi
round trip
965 ft
climb
Intermediate
difficulty
Gravel
surface

Chemin des Arpilles is an out-and-back mountain bike trail in Valais, Switzerland. It is 1.0 miles each way, 2.0 miles there and back. It runs between about 7,580 ft and 8,430 ft above sea level, with roughly 900 ft of climbing one way. It is rated mtb:scale 1: small obstacles like roots and loose stones, fine for most riders. Most of the way is gravel. The nearest town is Evolène, about 2.3 miles west of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Râz d'Arbey, Pic d'Artsinol and Mont Rouge. For camping, Camping d'Evolène is within about 6 miles. There are 9 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the trail shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trail access for bikes, closures and conditions change, so check locally before you ride.

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