Opinel
- 0.8 mi
- one way
- 457 ft
- climb
- Extreme
- difficulty
- Point to point
- route
Opinel is a 0.8-mile mountain bike trail in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 2,680 ft and 3,620 ft above sea level, with roughly 460 ft of climbing one way. It is rated mtb:scale 3: technical riding over blocky ground, drops and tight turns, for skilled riders. It is mapped as a named route, with its sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Albiez-le-Vieux, about 1.3 miles northwest of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Crêt de la Cochette, Les Contamines and Crêt de la Servitude. For camping, Camping Municipal de la Tigny and Zone de bivouac des Léchères are within about 6 miles. There are 17 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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