Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Mountain biking

Les 1000 Virages

5.9 mi
round trip
4,029 ft
climb
Extreme
difficulty
Dirt
surface

Les 1000 Virages 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 2.9 miles each way, 5.9 miles there and back. It runs between about 4,740 ft and 7,390 ft above sea level, with roughly 690 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 Champoléon, about 1.8 miles east of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include La Muande, Roc d'Alibrandes and Pointe de Méollion. 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.

  • Nearby · Chabrieres · La Muande · Mrabeau

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