Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Mountain biking

L'Avelan

2.3 mi
round trip
1,145 ft
climb
Extreme
difficulty
Dirt
surface

L'Avelan is an out-and-back mountain bike trail in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It is 1.2 miles each way, 2.3 miles there and back. It runs between about 330 ft and 1,160 ft above sea level, with roughly 150 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 Grimaud, about 2.0 miles northeast of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include La Queyrière, San Peïre and Mont Roux. For camping, Gitês Ruru and Domaine des Naiades are within about 6 miles. There are 28 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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