Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Mountain biking

Chemin de Grand Couaste

1.3 mi
round trip
508 ft
climb
Intermediate
difficulty
Dirt
surface

Chemin de Grand Couaste is an out-and-back mountain bike trail in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, inside Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion). It is 0.6 miles each way, 1.3 miles there and back. It runs between about 5,260 ft and 5,550 ft above sea level, with roughly 340 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. It is on the edge of Chaillol 1600. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pointe du Lingustier, Soleil Boeuf and Pointe Sud de la Venasque. Cascade de la Pisse is within about 3 miles. For camping, Les sittelles and Camping GCU de Pont-du-Fossé are within about 6 miles. 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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