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9.6 miles
Distance
2,493 ft
Climb
-2,493 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-1 ft
Altitude change
3,177 ft
Altitude min
3,178 ft
Altitude start
3,179 ft
Altitude end
-122.7%
Grade max
60.9%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
3,094 ft
Distance flat
A route that in just over two hours will take us, through the old Tuca station, to enjoy a technical and exciting descent through the shady fir forests of Betren and Escunhau.
The ascent is comfortable and gradual on a good surface, while the first part of the descent, after a traverse section is very step and technical. Once we cross the Bargadèra track, the difficulty decreases and we can let go of the brakes a bit, until the apotheosic arrival at Escunhau. The return to Vielha is made on tarmac.
The route can be extended by combining it with the Projekt (red) in Baricauva or Cataplans (black) in Salient.
Detailed Description
Escaleta is a 10 mile popular black route located near Vielha. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 7 trails. This route climbs 2,493 ft with a max elevation of 5,476 ft then descends -2,493 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Jun 8, 2025)
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: Jul 23, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance10 miles
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Altitude min3,177 ft
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Altitude start3,178 ft
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Altitude end3,179 ft
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Climb2,493 ft
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Descent-2,493 ft
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Grade max-122.7%
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Grade min60.9%
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Distance climb5 miles
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Distance down4 miles
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Distance flat3,094 ft
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Trails in Route
| 2,595 ft | |||||
| 2,867 ft | |||||
| 2,290 ft | |||||
| 1 mile | |||||
| 1,519 ft | |||||
| 1,860 ft | |||||
| 5,266 ft |
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Difficulty ratingBlack
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Route TypeLoop
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingHard
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