Chemin du Pradal à Malons

Chemin du Pradal à Malons is an out-and-back mountain bike trail in Occitania, France, inside Parc national des Cévennes (aire d'adhésion). It is 1.3 miles each way, 2.6 miles there and back. It runs between about 2,160 ft and 2,760 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,180 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 Malons-et-Elze, about 0.8 miles west of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Serre de Taravel and Truc du Samblonet. For camping, Camping les Gorges du Chassezac and Le Mas des Sédariès are within about 6 miles. There are 12 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.