more stats
4,770 ft
Distance
-1,110 ft
Descent
00:08:46
Avg time
-1,110 ft
Altitude change
3,556 ft
Altitude min
4,665 ft
Altitude max
4,665 ft
Altitude start
3,556 ft
Altitude end
-23.3%
Grade
-68.2%
Grade max
1.7%
Grade min
43 ft
Distance climb
4,711 ft
Distance down
16 ft
Distance flat
00:08:46
Avg time

Couspeau Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Saint-Nazaire-le-Désert
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #156318 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #220372 in E-Biking
    • #161473 in Trail Running
    • #159583 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #6,487 in Mountain Biking · France [+]
    • #16,535 in E-Biking
    • #4,544 in Trail Running
    • #3,177 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    April-October
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

If you want to do a 1000m D-, this is the trail you'll need. You then link it with Chaffoix via Bonus Vhaffoix or with Pradaux.
A very fast trail with only one very hard turn with rocks.

Access Info

Access by Rochefourchat > Col Jeanin then follow the fire road on the left to the summit. The start of the trail may be hard to find in the grass.

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Couspeau Trail Reports

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Sep 29, 2019 @ 1:08am
Sep 29, 2019
 Overgrown
Sep 19, 2017 @ 10:18am
Sep 19, 2017
 Overgrown
Apr 10, 2017 @ 12:56am
Apr 10, 2017
May 1, 2016 @ 11:52am
May 1, 2016
 Overgrown vegetation on the top
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on Sep 29, 2019
Dry
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
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      Routes with this trail

      44
      L'intégrale
      4 miles • 164 ft • 3 • Point to Point •
      The longest enduro downhill trail you can do in St Nazaire. Climbing is hard to the top of Couspeau but...
      29
      La directe
      3 miles • 2 • Point to Point •
      Almost no pedaling, just 1000m of D- on natural trails with lots of switchbacks
      4.5 ★★★★★
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Couspeau located?
      Couspeau is located in Saint-Nazaire-le-Désert, France. It is part of the Saint-Nazaire-le-Désert trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.58275, 5.22995.
      ▼ How hard is Couspeau?
      Couspeau is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 23.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Couspeau?
      The trail has 1,110 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,556 ft to 4,665 ft.
      ▼ Is Couspeau a point to point trail?
      Yes, Couspeau is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Couspeau?
      Couspeau is 4,770 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Couspeau?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Couspeau. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Couspeau?
      Couspeau is best visited during: April-October.
      ▼ How do I access Couspeau? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Couspeau are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Couspeau?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Couspeau. The trail is 4,770 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Couspeau?
      Couspeau is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 19 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 20 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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