Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Mountain biking

La Charbonnière

2.3 mi
round trip: 946 ft
climb: Difficult
difficulty: Out and back
route

La Charbonnière is an out-and-back mountain bike trail in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, inside Parc naturel régional des Préalpes d'Azur. It is 1.1 miles each way, 2.3 miles there and back. It runs between about 4,490 ft and 5,140 ft above sea level, with roughly 170 ft of climbing one way. It is rated mtb:scale 2: larger roots and rocks, steps and steeper pitches, for confident riders. The nearest town is Andon, about 1.5 miles southwest of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include L'Audibergue, Baou Mourine and Pey Loubié. Cascade de Clars is within about 3 miles. For camping, Parc des Arboins is within about 6 miles. There are 15 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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Photo: Hallauer, Georges, agent public de l'inspection des eaux et forêts, Public domain (via Wikimedia Commons)

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