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SaveBriançon trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails in this region. Supported activity types include Skiing, Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Horseback and ATVing/Offroading. Trails here are often faint trail and flowy. Scenery includes alpine terrain and summits. Common trail features include berms, jumps and drops. Popular destinations include Serre Chevalier ski and Serre Chevalier Bike Park.
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This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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- Mountain Bike
97 trails
- E-Bike
94 trails
- Gravel Bike
48 trails
- Adaptive Bike
4 trails
- Horse
3 trails
- Hike
67 trails
- Trail Running
67 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
0 trails
- Observed Trials
0 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
1 trails
- Snowmobile
0 trails
- Snowshoe
0 trails
- Downhill Ski
132 trails
- Backcountry Ski
0 trails
- Nordic Ski
0 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Sep 28, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 229
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 97
- Trails E-Bike
- 94
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 48
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 4
- Trails Horse
- 3
- Trails Hike
- 67
- Trails Trail Running
- 67
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 1
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 132
- Total Distance
- 198 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 158 miles
- Total Descent
- 144,504 ft
- Total Vertical
- 5,787 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 9,068 ft
- Reports
- 248
- Photos
- 57
- Completed Counter
- 16,563
Articles
Video: Maxime Peythieu Styles Through Serre Chevalier Bike Park's Flowy Trails
Nov 23, 2019 from pinkbike.com
Dreamy, deserted trails welcome Maxime on his first-ever ride on a downhill bike.
Video: Finding Flow in France's Stunning Serre Chevalier Bike Park
Nov 2, 2019 from pinkbike.com
Morgane Such rides Serre Chevalier Bike Park's fun, flowy trails.
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Serre Chevalier Bike Park
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Popular Briançon Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.3 • 1 mile • 21 ft • 245 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 3.7 • 2 miles • 37 ft • 235 • • hike
Right after Col du Granon, allows you to finish your ride at Briancon fortified city
• 85 ★ 4.1 • 3 miles • 279 ft • 214 • • hike
A long and awesome natural trail, a must-do in this region
• 95 ★ 4.9 • 2 miles • 3 ft • 159 • • hike
Longue et superbe spéciale, une vraie belle descente d'enduro ! Long and beautiful downhill, a true great enduro stage ! Possibilité de partir du sommet du fort, la vue est splendide ! Possibility to start from the top of the fort,...
• 65 ★ 4.0 • 3,274 ft • 13 ft • 157 •
Moderately popular red difficulty machine groomed. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. It features jump and skinny. On average it takes 13 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 9 ft • 154 •
Takes you down some of French DH National Championship track
• 85 ★ 4.4 • 2 miles • 0 ft • 150 • • hike
Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 16 minutes to complete this trail.
Briançon Mountain Bike Routes
12 miles • 3,509 ft • 2 • Loop •
Départ du champ de Mars, monter en face jusqu’au fort des Sallettes. juste avant le fort grimper par un...
★ 2.4 • 8 miles • 1,104 ft • 2 • Point to Point •
Start from the chairlift La Casse du Boeuf. Ridge trail with beautiful landscape. Downhill to Monêtier....
11 miles • 1,137 ft • 6 • Point to Point •
Départ du col du Granon, monter sous le col des Cibière par une piste caillouteuse. Descendre à St...
9 miles • 861 ft • 0 • Point to Point •
One of the best trail of Serre Chevalier. Start from Col du Granon (easy to shuttle to avoid the climb by...
9 miles • 2,056 ft • 0 • Loop •
Start from le Monêtier les Bains, go up in the Valley to Le Lauzet. Then climb just below the Aiguillette...
7 miles • 130 ft • 0 • Point to Point •
Drops off the back of the bike park, following tracks across open alpine grass before dropping down in...
Photos of Briançon Mountain Bike
Videos of Briançon Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| Pbush68 | add | photo | activity #106668665 | Oct 26, 2026 @ 10:12pm 2 days |
| endurodughetto | ridden | trail | activity #105492796 | Oct 8, 2026 @ 2:43pm Oct 8, 2026 |
| dvnmlkr | ridden | trail | activity #105392801 | Oct 7, 2026 @ 2:22am Oct 7, 2026 |
| thomasv6A0IU | wishlist | trail | activity #105024217 | Oct 2, 2026 @ 12:57am Oct 2, 2026 |
| thomasv6A0IU | wishlist | trail | activity #105024195 | Oct 2, 2026 @ 12:56am Oct 2, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Sentier raide avec des racines, des cailloux... | Sep 25, 2026 @ 2:42pm Sep 25, 2026 | ||
| trail | This is a beautiful single winding down... | Sep 5, 2026 @ 4:00am Sep 5, 2026 | ||
| trail | A lot of work has been done on la Ricelle this... | Sep 2, 2026 @ 4:54am Sep 2, 2026 | ||
| trail | IMHO one of the most beautiful single in the... | Sep 2, 2026 @ 3:20am Sep 2, 2026 | ||
| trail | Very short trail but nice. A couple of... | Sep 2, 2026 @ 3:19am Sep 2, 2026 |
Local Badges
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10 Blue Trails35 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k549 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge58 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge3 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k777 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge92 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Serre Chevalier Bike Park | bike park | Briançon |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 97 | 111 miles | 64,140 ft | 75 miles | 5,131 ft | #1,227 | #19 | 48 | 248 | 10 | 3,938 | |
| E-Bike | 94 | 107 miles | 62,051 ft | 72 miles | 4,593 ft | #765 | #58 | 9 | 200 | 3 | 722 | |
| Gravel Bike | 48 | 60 miles | 18,379 ft | 31 miles | 4,593 ft | #370 | #16 | 1 | 43 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 4 | 4 miles | 190 ft | 4,872 ft | 1,890 ft | #1,429 | #29 | 6 | ||||
| Horse | 3 | 4 miles | 988 ft | 2 miles | 1,886 ft | #524 | #19 | 1 | ||||
| Hike | 67 | 84 miles | 41,768 ft | 50 miles | 5,131 ft | #1,227 | #27 | 234 | 2 | 499 | ||
| Trail Running | 67 | 84 miles | 41,768 ft | 50 miles | 5,131 ft | #1,043 | #23 | 234 | 1 | 292 | ||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 1 | 3,586 ft | 92 ft | 2,274 ft | 92 ft | #317 | #11 | 1 | ||||
| Downhill Ski | 132 | 86 miles | 80,364 ft | 83 miles | 5,046 ft | #40 | #9 | 1,594 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Briançon?
Briançon has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Briançon?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Briançon are:
- L'infernet (4.6/5)
- BigHorn'eau (4.4/5)
- Wobbegong (4.3/5)
- Bois de Monsieur (4.2/5)
- L’Orée du Bois part 2 (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Briançon?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Briançon are:
- July (161 activities)
- August (157 activities)
- June (60 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Briançon?
There are 1 parking locations listed in Briançon. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Briançon?
The longest trail in Briançon is Col du Granon at 4.9 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Briançon?
The best hiking trails in Briançon are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Briançon?
The best trail running trails in Briançon are:
- Balcons du Bois de Baraccan
- Sentier Des Salettes
- Les Balcons De Serre Chevalier Partie 5
- Sentier Chalet
- Grand Coulet
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How many trails are in Briançon?
Briançon has a total of 229 trails. Of those, 97 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Briançon to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Briançon?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Briançon is Enduro des Crêtes with 103 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Briançon?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Briançon is Bighorn Walhalla with 820 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Briançon?
Briançon supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, Observed Trials, ATVing/Offroading, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Briançon?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Briançon is La Ricelle Connector with an average grade of 4.8%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Briançon?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Briançon are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Briançon?
The overall region status for Briançon is Clear / Green. Out of 66 trails:
- Clear / Green: 57
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 4
- Significant Issue / Amber: 4
- Closed: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Briançon?
Yes, Briançon supports e-bike riding. There are 87 trails in Briançon that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Briançon?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Briançon are: View all mountain biking routes in Briançon.
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What type of bike is most common in Briançon?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Briançon are:
- AM (9 activities)
- Gravel (1 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Briançon?
The highest summit in Briançon is Barre Noire at 3,695 m elevation.
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What are the top sights to see in Briançon?
There are 2 notable sights in Briançon. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Briançon.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Briançon?
The most popular Strava segments in Briançon are:
- Mezeline final (3,710 athletes)
- Arrivée (3,647 athletes)
- Partiel Barteaux (arrivée prairie) (2,324 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Briançon?
There are currently 1 closed trails in Briançon. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 57
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 4
- Significant Issue / Amber: 4
- Closed: 1
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Briançon?
Yes, there are 4 accessible/adaptive trails in Briançon. View all adaptive trails in Briançon for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Briançon?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Briançon are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Briançon?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Briançon are:
- Sentier de la Guisane (4/5)
- La Soupline (3/5)
- Liaison Soupline (0/5)
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