Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Mountain biking

Mercantour Express

2.1 mi
round trip
1,573 ft
climb
Extreme
difficulty
Dirt
surface

Mercantour Express is an out-and-back mountain bike trail in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, inside Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion). It is 1.1 miles each way, 2.1 miles there and back. It runs between about 6,660 ft and 7,750 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,330 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 Isola, about 5.1 miles east of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Tête de la Cabane, Tête de Pélevos and Tête de la Roubine. There are 4 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 · Saben · Chemin des Italiens · Rising Sun

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