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        This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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        Region Details
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        Region Status
        Open as of 1 day

        E-Bike Stats

        Global Ranking
        #2,408
        State Ranking
        #141
        Trails (view details)
        39
        Trails Mountain Bike
        60
        Trails E-Bike
        39
        Trails Hike
        37
        Trails Trail Running
        37
        Trails Snowmobile
        1
        Trails Snowshoe
        1
        Trails Downhill Ski
        53
        Trails Backcountry Ski
        1
        Trails Nordic Ski
        1
        Total Distance
        16 miles
        Total Descent Distance
        13 miles
        Total Descent
        12,428 ft
        Total Vertical
        2,841 ft
        Reports
        306
        Completed Counter
        1,333

        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...
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        Popular Chatel E-Biking Trails

        100 3.7 2,231 ft 3 ft 110
        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 97
        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.
        80 4.2 3,330 ft 0 ft 89
        Good flowing trail with berms, gap jumps and tables . Beware, this trail has some large optional features that would be considered as black difficulty such as a large gap step up and a large wooden drop
        90 4.5 4,482 ft 0 ft 80
        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...
        85 4.0 5,135 ft 3 ft 76
        Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
        100 4.3 2 miles 27 ft 60
        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.
        75 4.5 925 ft 0 ft 54
        Advanced technical jump trail that begins with a small ladder bridge to drop followed by two gap jumps that lead into a decently big wooden sharkfin drop, make sure to keep your speed after this feature because right after you will be...
        60 4.9 1,434 ft 0 ft 39
        Steep technical singletrack through the forest. Starts off the middle of the " " trail at the end of the "MX jump section".

        Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

        Today
        • 0 rides
        Yesterday
        • 2 rides
        Past Week
        • 8 rides

        Chatel 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...

        Photos of Chatel

        23 |
        Jun 8, 2026 @ 8:42am
        Jun 8, 2026
        372 |
        Jan 28, 2021 @ 5:03am
        Jan 28, 2021
        314 |
        Jul 24, 2017 @ 10:25am
        Jul 24, 2017
        774 |
        Nov 28, 2016 @ 7:40am
        Nov 28, 2016
        | 1 comments
        495 |
        Mar 21, 2016 @ 1:51pm
        Mar 21, 2016
        8,203 |
        Jul 25, 2015 @ 10:50am
        Jul 25, 2015
        | 20 comments
        771 |
        Jul 20, 2015 @ 12:47pm
        Jul 20, 2015
        | 2 comments
        315 |
        Jun 15, 2015 @ 4:43am
        Jun 15, 2015
        1,043 |
        Oct 23, 2014 @ 1:58pm
        Oct 23, 2014
        299 |
        Aug 21, 2014 @ 7:03am
        Aug 21, 2014
        302 |
        Jun 27, 2013 @ 1:07pm
        Jun 27, 2013
        513 |
        Jul 29, 2010 @ 8:21am
        Jul 29, 2010

        Videos of Chatel

        Fail on Chatel Flash
        trail: Flash
        0:13 | 41 | Aug 17, 2025
        Big crash on Vorachatak in Chatel Bikepark
        trail: Vorachatak
        0:09 | 217 | Jul 16, 2024
        Save of my life
        trail: People
        0:11 | 75 | Jul 8, 2024
        Shade - bottom
        trail: Shade
        3:28 | 80 | Feb 1, 2024
        Shade - top/mid
        trail: Shade
        0:53 | 56 | Feb 1, 2024
        Barbossine ridgeline
        0:54 | 20 | Jan 2, 2024
        Fail on Vorachatak
        trail: Vorachatak
        0:09 | 46 | Aug 25, 2023
        Sunday Save on Serpentine in Chatel Bikepark
        trail: Serpentine
        0:08 | 92 | Aug 7, 2023

        Recent Trail Reports

        Activity Feed

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        ivaandherorbeariddentrailactivity #100599277 and 6 more
        Aug 2, 2026 @ 11:46am
        14 hours
        arthuritaddreportactivity #100593564 and 11 more
        Aug 2, 2026 @ 10:49am
        15 hours
        nicolais2000riddentrailactivity #100580080 and 5 more
        Aug 2, 2026 @ 8:34am
        17 hours
        helgaskenwishlisttrailactivity #100399090
        Jul 31, 2026 @ 2:48am
        3 days
        ceercswishlisttrailactivity #100296044
        Jul 29, 2026 @ 1:36pm
        Jul 29, 2026

        Recent Comments

        usernametypetitlecommentdate
        LouisnzUxtytrailBoudeaccess is blocked by vegetation, no way to access
        Jul 2, 2026 @ 3:35am
        Jul 2, 2026
        treedodgercharlestrailInbloomAll good! Lovely track
        Aug 7, 2025 @ 10:30am
        Aug 7, 2025
        treedodgercharlestrailShadeGem!
        Aug 7, 2025 @ 10:28am
        Aug 7, 2025
        SandrabohntrailTotem-bottomHuge logs blocked the entrance and it wasn't...
        Aug 8, 2024 @ 7:27am
        Aug 8, 2024
        SandrabohntrailTotem-middleFlowy forest trail, with fun semi steep...
        Aug 8, 2024 @ 7:25am
        Aug 8, 2024

        Activity Type Stats

        activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
        Mountain Bike6031 miles23,215 ft27 miles2,841 ft
        #982#1273034959,404
        E-Bike3916 miles12,428 ft13 miles2,841 ft
        #2,408#1413062455
        Hike3717 miles11,490 ft14 miles2,841 ft
        #4,171#1254302262
        Trail Running3717 miles11,490 ft14 miles2,841 ft
        #3,667#12230254
        Snowmobile1666 ft62 ft666 ft66 ft
        1
        Snowshoe1666 ft62 ft666 ft66 ft
        16
        Downhill Ski5332 miles28,743 ft27 miles3,136 ft
        #91#152506
        Backcountry Ski1666 ft62 ft666 ft66 ft
        174
        Nordic Ski1666 ft62 ft666 ft66 ft
        14

        Frequently Asked Questions About Chatel

        What are the best places to ride in Chatel?
        Chatel has 2 areas to explore for e-biking. The top rated areas are:
        What are the highest rated e-biking trails in Chatel?
        The highest rated e-biking trails in Chatel are: View all e-biking trails sorted by rating.
        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 (2 activities)
        • August (2 activities)
        • September (1 activities)
        Check the Chatel reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
        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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