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1.6 miles
Distance
62 ft
Climb
-1,572 ft
Descent
00:14:32
Avg time
-1,510 ft
Altitude change
5,291 ft
Altitude min
6,801 ft
Altitude max
6,801 ft
Altitude start
5,292 ft
Altitude end
-18.2%
Grade
-78.6%
Grade max
36.4%
Grade min
659 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,135 ft
Distance flat
00:14:32
Avg time

Le Ban Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Puy-Saint-André
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #2536 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #6324 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #121 in Mountain Biking · France [+]
    • #380 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Season
    May-November
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2020

Friendly trail with a great variety skills needed. Flat turns at the top in Alpin grass then switch backs in a forest.

Access Info

Climb by the Gravel to "Les Combes". Keep climbing until to reach the Hut of "Rocher Blanc Chair lift. From there a cairns shows the start.

Tags
AlpineFaint trail

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6 Months
  • 13 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • 30 rides
  • Last: Sep 2, 2026
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Le Ban Trail Reports

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Sep 19, 2025 @ 11:12am (Europe/Monaco)
Sep 19, 2025
 Should be listed as a red instead of a blue trail.
Aug 15, 2025 @ 10:13am
Aug 15, 2025
 Why is it not an official trail?
May 30, 2025 @ 10:58am
May 30, 2025
 super cool super fun
Aug 10, 2023 @ 7:02am
Aug 10, 2023
Jul 15, 2021 @ 7:27am
Jul 15, 2021
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Status:
on Sep 19, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Le Ban, Puy-Saint-André, Hautes Alpes, France
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      124 | Jun 12, 2025 , Puy-Saint-André
      5.0 ★★★★★
      6 Ratings
      5 ★ 100%
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      nicotikho nicotikho
      Un trail totalement pépite ! Du flow, des beaux turn, de la vitesse … aucune réelle difficulté, que du plaisir 🔥
      J’ai pu le faire avec la neige, ça lui a donné un petit plus visuel 🤩
      crisotop crisotop
      An absolute dream. Narrow singletrail with a fast, wide open start that gets tighter and steeper the further you descend. Highly Recommended!
      Also fairly chill uphill with only a couple of steep sections at the last gravel stretch

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Le Ban located?
      Le Ban is located in Puy-Saint-André, France. It is part of the Puy-Saint-André trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.89287, 6.5823.
      ▼ How hard is Le Ban?
      Le Ban is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 18.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Le Ban?
      Le Ban has 62 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,572 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,291 ft to 6,801 ft.
      ▼ Is Le Ban a point to point trail?
      Le Ban is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Le Ban?
      Le Ban is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Le Ban?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Le Ban. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Le Ban?
      Le Ban is best visited during: May-November.
      ▼ How do I access Le Ban? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Le Ban are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Le Ban?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride Le Ban. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Le Ban?
      Le Ban is a very popular trail. There have been 110 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 111 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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