Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Mountain biking

Rampe des Mules

2.8 mi
round trip
2,299 ft
climb
Intermediate
difficulty
Dirt
surface

Rampe des Mules is an out-and-back mountain bike trail in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It is 1.4 miles each way, 2.8 miles there and back. It runs between about 5,740 ft and 7,120 ft above sea level, with roughly 470 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 dirt. The nearest town is L'Alpe d'Huez, about 1.8 miles east of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Tête du Serre, Pic de l'Herpie and Clocher de Mâcle. cascade de la Piche is within about 3 miles. For camping, Bivouac de Mizoën and Le Gay are within about 6 miles. There are 19 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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