Sentier Cornelius

Sentier Cornelius is an out-and-back mountain bike trail in Grand Est, France, inside Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges. It is 0.6 miles each way, 1.1 miles there and back. It runs between about 3,130 ft and 3,420 ft above sea level, with roughly 130 ft of climbing one way. It is rated mtb:scale 3: technical riding over blocky ground, drops and tight turns, for skilled riders. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Orbey, about 2.7 miles west of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Rocher Hans, Haufenwannkopf and Gazon du Faing. For camping, Chez Nathalie et André, Les Bouleaux and Camping du Chevremont 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.