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3,090 ft
Distance
19 ft
Climb
-420 ft
Descent
00:14:51
Avg time
-401 ft
Altitude change
308 ft
Altitude min
709 ft
Altitude max
709 ft
Altitude start
308 ft
Altitude end
-12.984%
Grade
-33.494%
Grade max
10.459%
Grade min
257 ft
Distance climb
2,431 ft
Distance down
401 ft
Distance flat
00:14:51
Avg time

Down to les Lyons Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Plan de la Tour
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #113757 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #361246 in Trail Running
    • #324035 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #4,816 in Mountain Biking · France [+]
    • #13,060 in Trail Running
    • #11,146 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Fun to ride but quite a lot vegetation wich makes the trail narrow... feels like going throuh a tunnel

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Down to les Lyons Trail Reports

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Oct 8, 2026 @ 1:45pm (Europe/Paris)
Oct 8, 2026
 Overgrown, but completely rideable.
Sep 5, 2025 @ 10:41pm
Sep 5, 2025
 it is overgrown and partly needs some care but I still found it fun to ride.
Jun 11, 2025 @ 6:25am
Jun 11, 2025
 Overgrown vegetation
May 3, 2024 @ 5:00am
May 3, 2024
 In the middle, the trail is not visible for 30m due to construction work. There are a few narrow sections where
Oct 6, 2023 @ 7:31am
Oct 6, 2023
 Trail is blocked at the middle, seams there is a different entry but overall still rideable
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on Oct 8, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.88 (4 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Down to les Lyons located?
      Down to les Lyons is located in Plan de la Tour, France. It is part of the Plan de la Tour trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.30372, 6.56396.
      ▼ How hard is Down to les Lyons?
      Down to les Lyons is rated as Red difficulty. The average grade is 12.984%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Down to les Lyons?
      Down to les Lyons has 19 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 420 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 308 ft to 709 ft.
      ▼ Is Down to les Lyons a point to point trail?
      Down to les Lyons is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Down to les Lyons?
      Down to les Lyons is 3,090 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Down to les Lyons?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Down to les Lyons. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Down to les Lyons?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Down to les Lyons are:
      • September (4 activities)
      • May (1 activities)
      • June (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Down to les Lyons? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Down to les Lyons are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Down to les Lyons?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride Down to les Lyons. The trail is 3,090 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Down to les Lyons?
      Down to les Lyons is a very popular trail. There have been 57 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 57 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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