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SaveEspalion trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Observed Trials and Adaptive Biking. Scenery includes views. Common trail features include berms, jumps and drops. Popular destinations include Espalion.
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This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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- Mountain Bike
76 trails
- E-Bike
76 trails
- Adaptive Bike
4 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
41 trails
- Horse
10 trails
- Hike
70 trails
- Trail Running
70 trails
- Observed Trials
7 trails
Region Details
- 31
- 14
- 21
- 8
- 2
Region Status
Open as of Apr 26, 2026Stats
- Trails (view details)
- 76
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 76
- Trails E-Bike
- 76
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 50
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 4
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 41
- Trails Horse
- 10
- Trails Hike
- 70
- Trails Trail Running
- 70
- Trails Observed Trials
- 7
- Total Distance
- 59 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 34 miles
- Total Descent
- 16,327 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,529 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 2,655 ft
- Reports
- 26
- Completed Counter
- 101
Sub Regions
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Espalion
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- 8
- 2
Popular Espalion Mountain Biking Trails
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 1,079 ft • 0 ft • 2 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 4,072 ft • 38 ft • 2 •
Descente de Vermus. Première partie qui part de la Vierge de Vermus (panorama sur la vallée d'Olt) puis s'engage en sous bois et se termine en descente un peu technique sur dalles et cailloux. Second point de vue Sur Espalion. S'en...
• 75 ★ 0.0 • 1,309 ft • 4 ft • 2 •
Courte descente, virages en épingles, racines
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 4,291 ft • 4 ft • 2 •
Un passage de clôture au début -> merci de refermer après votre passage. Traversée de champ sur 40m, puis descente dans la forêt. Bien rester en bas au début Descente avec du flow, succession de virages et de bosses. Un ou deux...
• 70 ★ 0.0 • 3,694 ft • 132 ft • 2 •
Au début sur piste, puis sur single aménagé le long du pré. Ensuite le sentier devient technique et un peu joueur avec des passages entre les murets de pierre. Un saut possible sur la fin (sur la gauche du single) ATTENTION, circuit...
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 2,536 ft • 100 ft • 2 •
Chemin facile un peu humide avec quelques pierres au début Easy path, often wet with some stones at the beginning
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 1,896 ft • 0 ft • 2 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary with a 0 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 65 ★ 0.0 • 3,671 ft • 22 ft • 1 •
Descente en lacets dans la forêt. Plusieurs lacets relevés Quelques sauts, passages en ornières et petits drops
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| DH Roquelaure Par Le GR 1 | Apr 26, 2026 @ 1:52pm (Europe/Paris) Apr 26, 2026 | Unknown | florentperrier | ||
| Plage De Saint Côme | Apr 25, 2026 @ 10:44am (Europe/Paris) Apr 25, 2026 | Prevalent Mud | florentperrier | ||
| Montplaisir | Apr 25, 2026 @ 10:44am (Europe/Paris) Apr 25, 2026 | Prevalent Mud | florentperrier | ||
| Chemin De Carrière Neuve | Nov 10, 2025 @ 2:33pm (Europe/Paris) Nov 10, 2025 | Wet | florentperrier | ||
| Chemin De Cassagnes | Nov 10, 2025 @ 2:33pm (Europe/Paris) Nov 10, 2025 | Variable | florentperrier | ||
| Fin Descente Route Du Causse | Nov 10, 2025 @ 2:33pm (Europe/Paris) Nov 10, 2025 | Variable | florentperrier | ||
| Sentier Descente Route Du Causse | Nov 10, 2025 @ 2:33pm (Europe/Paris) Nov 10, 2025 | Variable | florentperrier | ||
| Descente Route Du Causse | Nov 10, 2025 @ 2:33pm (Europe/Paris) Nov 10, 2025 | Variable | florentperrier | ||
| Salles - Murat | Nov 10, 2025 @ 2:33pm (Europe/Paris) Nov 10, 2025 | Wet | florentperrier | ||
| Couvent De Malet | Oct 14, 2025 @ 5:51pm (Europe/Paris) Oct 14, 2025 | Ideal | florentperrier |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| florentperrier | add | report | activity #93430044 | Apr 26, 2026 @ 4:52am Apr 26, 2026 |
| florentperrier | add | report | activity #93430042 and 1 more | Apr 26, 2026 @ 4:52am Apr 26, 2026 |
| florentperrier | add | report | activity #89646013 | Feb 27, 2026 @ 1:12pm Feb 27, 2026 |
| florentperrier | add | report | activity #89646012 | Feb 27, 2026 @ 1:12pm Feb 27, 2026 |
| florentperrier | add | trail | activity #84137556 and 2 more | Nov 14, 2025 @ 2:00pm Nov 14, 2025 |
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Pumptrack Saint-Côme-d'Olt | skill park | Espalion | |
| Pumptrack Espalion | skill park | Espalion |
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 | 76 | 59 miles | 16,325 ft | 34 miles | 1,529 ft | #11,586 | #789 | 26 | 70 | |||
| E-Bike | 76 | 59 miles | 16,325 ft | 34 miles | 1,529 ft | #2,629 | #157 | 26 | ||||
| Gravel Bike | 50 | 41 miles | 7,113 ft | 19 miles | 1,529 ft | 1 | ||||||
| Adaptive Bike | 4 | 6 miles | 906 ft | 3 miles | 886 ft | #3,884 | #174 | 2 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 41 | 36 miles | 6,266 ft | 17 miles | 1,529 ft | #1,142 | #35 | 1 | ||||
| Horse | 10 | 7 miles | 2,867 ft | 5 miles | 1,322 ft | #2,079 | #85 | |||||
| Hike | 70 | 55 miles | 14,865 ft | 31 miles | 1,516 ft | #4,242 | #126 | 26 | 7 | |||
| Trail Running | 70 | 55 miles | 14,865 ft | 31 miles | 1,516 ft | #3,629 | #114 | 26 | 42 | |||
| Observed Trials | 7 | 7 miles | 3,120 ft | 5 miles | 1,342 ft | #237 | #47 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Espalion?
Espalion has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Espalion?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Espalion are:
- Sarreméjane (4/5)
- Descente du GR65 (0/5)
- Saulieux (0/5)
- Descente De Vermus (0/5)
- Montplaisir (0/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Espalion?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Espalion are:
- February (1 activities)
- March (1 activities)
- June (1 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Espalion?
There are 5 parking locations listed in Espalion. The most popular parking spots are:
- Parking Bessières
- Parking de Saint-Côme
- Parking du pont de Flaujac
- Parking du Bousquet d'Olt
- Parking de Coubisou
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What is the longest trail in Espalion?
The longest trail in Espalion is Saulieux at 2.1 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Espalion?
The best hiking trails in Espalion are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Espalion?
The best trail running trails in Espalion are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Espalion?
Espalion has a total of 76 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Espalion to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Espalion?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Espalion is DH Flaujac with 255 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Espalion?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Espalion is DH Flaujac with 985 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Espalion?
Espalion supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Observed Trials.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Espalion?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Espalion is Mur De l'hôpital with an average grade of 7.7%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Espalion?
Yes, there are 3 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Espalion. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are the trails open in Espalion?
The overall region status for Espalion is Clear / Green. Out of 22 trails:
- Clear / Green: 21
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Espalion?
Yes, Espalion supports e-bike riding. There are 46 trails in Espalion 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 top sights to see in Espalion?
There are 4 notable sights in Espalion. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Espalion.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Espalion?
The most popular Strava segments in Espalion are:
- Mini DH combres (246 athletes)
- Côte de la carrière (162 athletes)
- Flaujac-Carbonnelle bas (132 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Espalion?
Yes, there are 4 accessible/adaptive trails in Espalion. View all adaptive trails in Espalion for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Espalion?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Espalion are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Espalion?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Espalion are:
- Chemin De Carrière Neuve (0/5)
- Liaison Grèzes - Coubisou (0/5)
- Le Pont (0/5)
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