Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Mountain biking

Crêtes XXL - Crêtes fines

1.4 mi
round trip: 696 ft
climb: Extreme
difficulty: Out and back
route

Crêtes XXL - Crêtes fines is an out-and-back mountain bike trail in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, inside Réserve naturelle Géologique de Haute-Provence. It is 0.7 miles each way, 1.4 miles there and back. It runs between about 3,380 ft and 3,960 ft above sea level, with roughly 60 ft of climbing one way. It is rated mtb:scale 3: technical riding over blocky ground, drops and tight turns, for skilled riders. The nearest town is Archail, about 1.1 miles south of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Sommet du Couar and Sommet de Cucuyon. Cascade du Bouinenc is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping du Bourg and Camping Les Eaux Chaudes are within about 6 miles. There are 18 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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