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3,842 ft
Distance
-569 ft
Descent
00:05:43
Avg time
-569 ft
Altitude change
5,195 ft
Altitude min
5,764 ft
Altitude max
5,764 ft
Altitude start
5,197 ft
Altitude end
-14.8%
Grade
-53%
Grade max
0.6%
Grade min
3,675 ft
Distance down
167 ft
Distance flat
00:05:43
Avg time

Le Chatel Details

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    • Hike
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  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #54866 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #124285 in E-Biking
    • #183530 in Trail Running
    • #175564 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Switchbacks are quite hard, take this trail to go to Col de l'aiguille by the eastern road

Access Info

Climb from Longueville or Le Verdier

Disclaimer

Ce Trail est un PR, c'est donc un chemin de randonnée pedestre. (VTT accepté)

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Aug 1, 2020 @ 12:15am
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Jul 31, 2020
More than just a liaison : a nice trail with fun switchbacks
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Le Chatel

        Where is Le Chatel located?
        Le Chatel is located in Chatel-en-Trièves, France. It is part of the Chatel-en-Trièves trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.80933, 5.81399.
        How hard is Le Chatel?
        Le Chatel is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 14.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        What is the elevation gain for Le Chatel?
        The trail has 569 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,195 ft to 5,764 ft.
        Is Le Chatel a point to point trail?
        Yes, Le Chatel is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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