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SaveChatel trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared hundreds of photos from this region. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Skiing, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running and Adaptive Biking. Trails here are often rooty, flowy and faint trail. Scenery includes alpine terrain, ridgelines and views. Common trail features include berms, jumps and drops. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Chatel ski and Chatel Bike Park.
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This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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- Mountain Bike
51 trails
- E-Bike
45 trails
- Adaptive Bike
1 trails
- Hike
28 trails
- Trail Running
28 trails
- Downhill Ski
50 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Aug 25, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 99
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 51
- Trails E-Bike
- 45
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 15
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 28
- Trails Trail Running
- 28
- Trails Snowmobile
- 1
- Trails Snowshoe
- 1
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 50
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 1
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 1
- Total Distance
- 61 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 53 miles
- Total Descent
- 51,065 ft
- Total Vertical
- 3,185 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 6,857 ft
- Reports
- 355
- Photos
- 729
- Completed Counter
- 38,925
Articles
Video: Absolutely Throwing Down at the 2026 Tour des Niares in the Châtel Bike Park
Aug 17, 2026 from pinkbike.com
20 of the best freeriders threw down and Charlie Coquillard was there to capture it.
Video: Freeride Madness in Châtel at the Second Annual 'Tour des Niares' 2025
Aug 26, 2025 from pinkbike.com
So many rowdy attempts in one video.
Video: Unlocking Bikepark Châtel's Gnarliest Hits in 'Tour Des Niares'
Aug 2, 2025 from pinkbike.com
Getting a bunch of friends together and hitting the biggest/sketchiest hits around the Bikepark. How good?
Video: Something Different with Antoine Buffart
May 15, 2023 from pinkbike.com
Constantly creating new and interesting ways to ride is what Antoine is all about.
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Chatel Bike Park
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Chatel ski
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Popular Chatel Mountain Biking Trails
• 90 ★ 4.5 • 4,482 ft • 0 ft • 2,138 •
A machine groomed trail that is Nico Vink's smaller playground, with lots and lots of opportunities to get airtime, rail the berms and generally just sit back and enjoy the flow. Everything is rollable, there are no gaps but do not be...
• 90 ★ 3.7 • 2,231 ft • 3 ft • 2,085 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.3 • 2 miles • 11 ft • 1,973 •
Large flow trail with lots of features: tables, doubles, step down, step up, gap jumps and 65 berms! Rebuilt in autumn 2016. It is now a blue level flow trail.
• 100 ★ 4.3 • 2 miles • 27 ft • 1,418 •
An alternative route down to Chatel Bike Park to the well used blue run. Much smoother with spectacular views, a few table top jumps with optional bigger lips and big berms. Only a short climb at the start.
• 65 ★ 4.5 • 4,596 ft • 0 ft • 1,231 •
Super fast flow trail built by none other than Nico Vink. The top section was finished for the summer 2017. Massive berms that will have you bottoming out your suspension and your tires!!! Huge jumps with a bunch of little hidden...
• 70 ★ 4.5 • 3,373 ft • 7 ft • 1,082 •
vorachatek is graded a red by France standards, although It is a particularly narrow and tight trail in places with large drops and gaps. Lots of smiles though as it’s a very fast and steep in places too.
Chatel Mountain Bike Routes
60 miles • 20,680 ft • 22 •
40 miles • 14,209 ft • 23 • Loop • Race •
Official Route of the Chatel EDR Race, final of the 2023 season. The two little loop above the end of the...
• 23 miles • 8,806 ft • 23 •
Photos of Chatel Mountain Bike
Videos of Chatel Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Vinkline - Lower | Aug 25, 2026 @ 11:32am (Europe/Zurich) Aug 25, 2026 | Variable | kardi13 TFSPAIN | ||
| Slopestyle | Aug 25, 2026 @ 11:32am (Europe/Zurich) Aug 25, 2026 | Dry | kardi13 TFSPAIN | ||
| Vink Line (Middle) | Aug 25, 2026 @ 11:32am (Europe/Zurich) Aug 25, 2026 | Variable | kardi13 TFSPAIN | ||
| Zougouloukata | Aug 25, 2026 @ 11:32am (Europe/Zurich) Aug 25, 2026 | Variable | kardi13 TFSPAIN | ||
| Fluid | Aug 25, 2026 @ 11:32am (Europe/Zurich) Aug 25, 2026 | Dry | kardi13 TFSPAIN | ||
| People | Aug 25, 2026 @ 11:32am (Europe/Zurich) Aug 25, 2026 | Variable | kardi13 TFSPAIN | ||
| Pierre Longue | Aug 25, 2026 @ 11:32am (Europe/Zurich) Aug 25, 2026 | Dry | kardi13 TFSPAIN | ||
| Serpentine | Aug 25, 2026 @ 11:32am (Europe/Zurich) Aug 25, 2026 | Variable | kardi13 TFSPAIN | ||
| Panoramic | Aug 25, 2026 @ 11:32am (Europe/Zurich) Aug 25, 2026 | Variable | kardi13 TFSPAIN | ||
| Rochassons | Aug 25, 2026 @ 11:32am (Europe/Zurich) Aug 25, 2026 | Dry | kardi13 TFSPAIN |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| trailforks | add | video | activity #107187444 | Nov 4, 2026 @ 9:31am 20 hours |
| Octo0o | wishlist | region | activity #106546730 | Oct 25, 2026 @ 2:27am Oct 25, 2026 |
| terrdferguson | wishlist | region | activity #106320146 | Oct 21, 2026 @ 5:12am Oct 21, 2026 |
| trailforks | add | video | activity #105822023 | Oct 13, 2026 @ 11:31am Oct 13, 2026 |
| micheleg86 | wishlist | region | activity #103435324 | Sep 9, 2026 @ 2:27pm Sep 9, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | access is blocked by vegetation, no way to access | Jul 2, 2026 @ 3:35am Jul 2, 2026 | ||
| trail | All good! Lovely track | Aug 7, 2025 @ 10:30am Aug 7, 2025 | ||
| trail | Gem! | Aug 7, 2025 @ 10:28am Aug 7, 2025 | ||
| trail | Huge logs blocked the entrance and it wasn't... | Aug 8, 2024 @ 7:27am Aug 8, 2024 | ||
| trail | Flowy forest trail, with fun semi steep... | Aug 8, 2024 @ 7:25am Aug 8, 2024 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Climb 2k998 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge100 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge2 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k1,594 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge184 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge3 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Chatel Bike Park | bike park | Chatel |
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 | 51 | 31 miles | 23,094 ft | 27 miles | 2,740 ft | #990 | #11 | 723 | 355 | 5 | 9,681 | |
| E-Bike | 45 | 26 miles | 21,312 ft | 23 miles | 2,740 ft | #2,279 | #136 | 317 | 2 | 542 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 15 | 15 miles | 8,287 ft | 13 miles | 2,812 ft | #641 | #3 | 6 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 1 | 4,642 ft | 384 ft | 4,360 ft | 384 ft | #1,702 | #48 | 4 | 1 | |||
| Hike | 28 | 16 miles | 11,959 ft | 14 miles | 2,740 ft | #4,292 | #128 | 4 | 308 | 277 | ||
| Trail Running | 28 | 16 miles | 11,959 ft | 14 miles | 2,740 ft | #3,741 | #119 | 2 | 308 | 43 | ||
| Snowmobile | 1 | 666 ft | 62 ft | 666 ft | 66 ft | 1 | ||||||
| Snowshoe | 1 | 666 ft | 62 ft | 666 ft | 66 ft | 1 | 7 | |||||
| Downhill Ski | 50 | 31 miles | 28,232 ft | 26 miles | 3,136 ft | #100 | #15 | 2 | 541 | |||
| Backcountry Ski | 1 | 666 ft | 62 ft | 666 ft | 66 ft | 1 | 77 | |||||
| Nordic Ski | 1 | 666 ft | 62 ft | 666 ft | 66 ft | 1 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Chatel?
Chatel 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 Chatel?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Chatel are:
- Black Shore (4.7/5)
- Cha-Nada (4.5/5)
- Air Voltage (4.5/5)
- Komatrautrail (4.5/5)
- Bike Patrol (4.5/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Chatel?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Chatel are:
- July (512 activities)
- August (400 activities)
- June (150 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Chatel?
Check the Chatel trail map for trailhead and parking information. Community members regularly update access and parking details for trails in the area.
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What is the longest trail in Chatel?
The longest trail in Chatel is Panoramic at 2.2 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Chatel?
The best hiking trails in Chatel are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Chatel?
The best trail running trails in Chatel are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Chatel?
Chatel has a total of 99 trails. Of those, 51 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Chatel to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Chatel?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Chatel is Everlong with 206 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Chatel?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Chatel is Inbloom with 1,282 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Chatel?
Chatel supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Chatel?
The following bike services are available in Chatel:
- Club (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Chatel?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Chatel is Switchbacks with an average grade of 33.5%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Chatel?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Chatel are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Chatel?
The overall region status for Chatel is Clear / Green. Out of 37 trails:
- Clear / Green: 31
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 5
- Closed: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Chatel?
Yes, Chatel supports e-bike riding. There are 46 trails in Chatel 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 Chatel?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Chatel are: View all mountain biking routes in Chatel.
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What type of bike is most common in Chatel?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Chatel are:
- AM (78 activities)
- DH (13 activities)
- XC (6 activities)
- DJ (2 activities)
- RD (1 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Chatel?
The highest summit in Chatel is Pointe de Vorlaz at 7,618 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Chatel?
The most popular Strava segments in Chatel are:
- Panoramic (verte) - vidéo sur (16,797 athletes)
- Serpentine Section 1 (13,765 athletes)
- 207 - Sending it to Chatel (13,205 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Chatel?
There are currently 1 closed trails in Chatel. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 31
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 5
- Closed: 1
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Chatel?
Yes, there are 1 accessible/adaptive trails in Chatel. View all adaptive trails in Chatel for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Chatel?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Chatel directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Chatel?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Chatel are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Chatel?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Chatel are:
- Vinkline - Lower (4.5/5)
- La Verte Pré La Joux (4.5/5)
- Shortcut (0/5)
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