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This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
54 trails
- E-Bike
48 trails
- Adaptive Bike
1 trails
- Hike
31 trails
- Trail Running
31 trails
- Downhill Ski
52 trails
Region Details
- 11
- 4
Region Status
OpenGravel Bike Stats
- Global Ranking
- #641
- State Ranking
- #3
- Trails (view details)
- 15
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 54
- Trails E-Bike
- 48
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 15
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 31
- Trails Trail Running
- 31
- Trails Snowmobile
- 1
- Trails Snowshoe
- 1
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 52
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 1
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 1
- Total Distance
- 15 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 13 miles
- Total Descent
- 8,287 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,812 ft
- Completed Counter
- 15
Articles
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.
Video: Airtime on the Nico Vink Line in Châtel Bike Park
Aug 26, 2021 from pinkbike.com
Local riders Mateo Verdier and Antoine Buffart hit up the Lower Vink Line trail showing off their seriously creative, fun, and skillful level of...
Popular Chatel Gravel Biking Trails
• ★ 0.0 • 2,543 ft • 0 ft • 254 • • skialpine
Green difficulty ski run (piste). This downhill ski primary trail.
• ★ 0.0 • 2,874 ft • 43 ft • 98 • • skialpine
Green difficulty ski run (piste). This downhill ski primary trail. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 69 ft • 52 • • skialpine
Green difficulty ski run (piste). This downhill ski primary trail.
• ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 83 ft • 6 • • skialpine
Green difficulty ski run (piste). This downhill ski primary trail.
Photos of Chatel
Videos of Chatel
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Road | Aug 10, 2025 @ 11:11am Aug 10, 2025 | Very Dry | cLarn | ||
| Liaison Super Chatel | Sep 5, 2023 @ 3:39am Sep 5, 2023 | Dry | Neekens |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 54 | 32 miles | 24,449 ft | 28 miles | 2,831 ft | #975 | #12 | 724 | 338 | 5 | 9,316 | |
| E-Bike | 48 | 28 miles | 22,664 ft | 25 miles | 2,831 ft | #2,419 | #143 | 301 | 2 | 478 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 15 | 15 miles | 8,287 ft | 13 miles | 2,812 ft | #641 | #3 | 4 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 1 | 4,642 ft | 384 ft | 4,360 ft | 384 ft | #643 | #22 | 4 | ||||
| Hike | 31 | 18 miles | 13,314 ft | 15 miles | 2,831 ft | #4,171 | #125 | 2 | 298 | 266 | ||
| Trail Running | 31 | 18 miles | 13,314 ft | 15 miles | 2,831 ft | #3,667 | #122 | 298 | 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 | 52 | 32 miles | 28,796 ft | 27 miles | 3,136 ft | #91 | #15 | 2 | 539 | |||
| 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 About Chatel
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What are the best places to ride in Chatel?
Chatel has 2 areas to explore for gravel biking. The top rated areas are:
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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 Trail at 1.7 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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