more stats
1.2 miles
Distance
-1,595 ft
Descent
00:06:03
Avg time
-1,595 ft
Altitude change
3,520 ft
Altitude min
5,115 ft
Altitude max
5,115 ft
Altitude start
3,520 ft
Altitude end
-25%
Grade
-87.7%
Grade max
-1.9%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance down
00:06:03
Avg time

Le Chable Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
  • Ref Number
    #4
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #81157 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #48251 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #3,702 in Mountain Biking · France [+]
    • #3,629 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Season
    Summer
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Ladder Bridge, Rock Garden

A nice long trail from 1600m, with a mix of technical corners, long fast sections and super rough terrain. Nothing crazy steep on this trail, definitely have a look at the wooden road gap/drop before you hit it as the run out is super short and can be loose. Theres also a small landslide mid-way down thats pretty difficult to ride over so you might need to get off and push. Trail exists onto a road, you can follow the 'Retour Samoens' yellow signs back to the GME, or just take the road all the way down.

Access Info

Right out the top of the GME, but head West, if you are underneath the GME at the start, you went too far right. Follow the 'Le Chable' black signs from the top and it's fairly easy to follow all the way down.

Tags
BermsDropsRock gardensSkinnies

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 3 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
All
  • 12 rides
  • Last: Aug 20, 2026
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Le Chable Trail Reports

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Aug 6, 2025 @ 10:53am
Aug 6, 2025
eroded and unmaintained
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Avg: 4.24 (4 votes)
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      Directions to le-chable trailhead (46.056010, 6.699220)

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      3.3 ★★★★★
      4 Ratings
      5 ★ 50%
      4 ★
      3 ★
      2 ★ 25%
      1 ★ 25%

      3 Reviews & Comments

      sendbro22 sendbro22
      Super Dirty, but we accessed some cool free rides, but many of them had been logged in the middle. I won’t be going this way again.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Le Chable located?
      Le Chable is located in Samoens, France. It is part of the Samoens trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.05601, 6.69922.
      ▼ How hard is Le Chable?
      Le Chable is rated as Black difficulty. The average grade is 25%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Le Chable?
      The trail has 1,595 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,520 ft to 5,115 ft.
      ▼ Is Le Chable a point to point trail?
      Yes, Le Chable is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Le Chable?
      Le Chable is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Le Chable?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Le Chable. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Le Chable?
      Le Chable is best visited during: Summer.
      ▼ How do I access Le Chable? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Le Chable are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Le Chable?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Le Chable. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Le Chable?
      Le Chable is a moderately popular trail. There have been 89 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 95 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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