Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Mountain biking

Vallon des Graves

6.4 mi
round trip: 2,741 ft
climb: Extreme
difficulty: Paved
surface

Vallon des Graves is an out-and-back mountain bike trail in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, inside Réserve naturelle Géologique de Haute-Provence. It is 3.2 miles each way, 6.4 miles there and back. It runs between about 2,790 ft and 4,160 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,060 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 pavement. The nearest town is Le Castellard-Mélan, about 0.9 miles south of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Sainte-Madeleine, Sommet de Vaumuse and Sommet du Corbeau. For camping, Le Moulin de Thoard and Camping de Fontliesse are within about 6 miles. There are 3 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 · Le tour des Vergers de Provence · Chemin de la Crete · Route du Désert

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