La Muande

La Muande 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 2.2 miles each way, 4.5 miles there and back. It runs between about 6,040 ft and 8,010 ft above sea level, with roughly 190 ft of climbing one way. It is rated mtb:scale 2: larger roots and rocks, steps and steeper pitches, for confident riders. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Orcières, about 1.9 miles northwest of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pointe de Méollion, Roc d'Alibrandes and Le Drouvet. Meollion and Meollion are within about 3 miles. For camping, Lou Draou and Bivouac des Borels 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.