Sentier Géologique du Chenaillet
- 2.1 mi
- round trip
- 1,413 ft
- climb
- Difficult
- difficulty
- Gravel
- surface
Sentier Géologique du Chenaillet is an out-and-back mountain bike trail in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It is 1.0 miles each way, 2.1 miles there and back. It runs between about 7,940 ft and 8,630 ft above sea level, with roughly 570 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 gravel. The nearest town is Montgenèvre, about 2.2 miles southeast of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Le Chenaillet, Sommet des Anges and Le Janus. For camping, Les Gentianes and Camping Le Bois des Alberts are within about 6 miles. There are 2 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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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Sentier Géologique du Chenaillet for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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