more stats
4,027 ft
Distance
101 ft
Climb
-470 ft
Descent
00:12:59
Avg time
-369 ft
Altitude change
8,356 ft
Altitude min
8,740 ft
Altitude max
8,725 ft
Altitude start
8,356 ft
Altitude end
-9.169%
Grade
-40.092%
Grade max
37.874%
Grade min
852 ft
Distance climb
3,020 ft
Distance down
155 ft
Distance flat
00:12:59
Avg time

Couis Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #32504 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #13047 in E-Biking
    • #128629 in Trail Running
    • #140471 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #3,143 in Mountain Biking · Italy [+]
    • #1,547 in E-Biking
    • #4,147 in Trail Running
    • #4,561 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face

IT: sentiero alpino in cresta. Il terreno è roccioso e il sentiero in alcuni punti è estremamente esposto

EN: alpine ridge trail. The terrain is rocky and the trail is extremely exposed.

Access Info

IT: la partenza del sentiero è accanto all'arrivo della seggiovia.

EN: the start of the trail is next to the arrival of the chairlift

Tags
AlpineRock slabs

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 31 rides
  • 29 miles avg distance
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  • 72 rides
  • Last: Oct 3, 2026
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on Aug 25, 2026
Avg: 4.28 (8 votes)
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      Directions to couis trailhead (45.653810, 7.309100)

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      Videos

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      youtuber Pila Ridge Line to 21b - Aosta Valley
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      8:41 | 513 | Aug 9, 2021 , Pila
      youtuber Cresta del Couis - Pila
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      7:06 | 636 | Aug 20, 2021 , Pila
      youtuber This Italian Ridgeline Is Deadly
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      9:56 | 519 | Oct 11, 2021 , Pila

      Routes with this trail

      ★ 5.0 • 29 miles • 8,386 ft • 8 • Loop •
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      ★ 5.0 • 11 miles • 2,159 ft • 19 •
      Not tried this yet, but planning when we head back out in July 19
      4.5 ★★★★★
      8 Ratings
      5 ★ 63%
      4 ★ 25%
      3 ★ 13%
      2 ★
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Couis located?
      Couis is located in Pila, Italy. It is part of the Pila trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.65381, 7.3091.
      ▼ How hard is Couis?
      Couis is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.169%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Couis?
      Couis has 101 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 470 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,356 ft to 8,740 ft.
      ▼ Is Couis a point to point trail?
      Yes, Couis is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Couis?
      Couis is 4,027 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Couis?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Couis. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Couis? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Couis are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Couis?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Couis. The trail is 4,027 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Couis?
      Couis is a very popular trail. There have been 464 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 468 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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