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4,423 ft
Distance
13 ft
Climb
-877 ft
Descent
00:08:14
Avg time
-864 ft
Altitude change
6,003 ft
Altitude min
6,874 ft
Altitude max
6,867 ft
Altitude start
6,004 ft
Altitude end
-19.5%
Grade
-82.9%
Grade max
11.5%
Grade min
279 ft
Distance climb
3,983 ft
Distance down
161 ft
Distance flat
00:08:14
Avg time

Axe Wound Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Peisey-Nancroix
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #60892 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #91728 in E-Biking
    • #307526 in Trail Running
    • #143213 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #2,925 in Mountain Biking · France [+]
    • #6,950 in E-Biking
    • #11,515 in Trail Running
    • #2,945 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Sentier dans la pente, racines et cailloux, point de vue magnifique C'est physique et technique !

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  • 20 rides
  • 34 miles avg distance
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  • 83 rides
  • Last: Sep 1, 2026
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Axe Wound Trail Reports

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Jul 28, 2025 @ 12:11pm
Jul 28, 2025
 Running really well. Damp after the rain yesterday, definitely worth riding.
Sep 1, 2024 @ 11:55am
Sep 1, 2024
 Bien sec, roule bien !
Aug 7, 2024 @ 11:46pm
Aug 7, 2024
Aug 8, 2023 @ 3:00am
Aug 8, 2023
Jul 14, 2023 @ 6:42am
Jul 14, 2023
 Quelques branches au sol mais rien de gênant
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on Jul 28, 2025
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Avg: 4.07 (9 votes)
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      12:00 | 531 | Sep 20, 2021 , Peisey-Nancroix
      Axe Wound into A1 | Super nice trail in Les Arcs
      mtb
      6:32 | 316 | Jul 13, 2021 , Peisey-Nancroix
      4.5 ★★★★★
      9 Ratings
      5 ★ 56%
      4 ★ 33%
      3 ★ 11%
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      Incredibly fun trail that is well cut and designed to the topography... Highly recommend.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Axe Wound located?
      Axe Wound is located in Peisey-Nancroix, France. It is part of the Peisey-Nancroix trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.54763, 6.78469.
      ▼ How hard is Axe Wound?
      Axe Wound is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 19.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Axe Wound?
      Axe Wound has 13 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 877 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,003 ft to 6,874 ft.
      ▼ Is Axe Wound a point to point trail?
      Axe Wound is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Axe Wound?
      Axe Wound is 4,423 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Axe Wound?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Axe Wound. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Axe Wound? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Axe Wound are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Axe Wound?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Axe Wound. The trail is 4,423 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Axe Wound?
      Axe Wound is a very popular trail. There have been 842 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 858 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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