Sentier du Couchetat

Sentier du Couchetat is an out-and-back mountain bike trail in Grand Est, France, inside Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges. It is 0.7 miles each way, 1.4 miles there and back. It runs between about 2,980 ft and 3,500 ft above sea level, with roughly 420 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 La Bresse, about 1.7 miles west of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Moutier des Fées, Roche des Ducs and Roche D'Aivau. La Cascade de Battion and Saut de la Bourrique are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping des Têtes and Camping Les Myrtilles are within about 6 miles. There are 11 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.