more stats
3,842 ft
Distance
-569 ft
Descent
00:09:03
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
00:09:03
Avg time

Le Chatel Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #117422 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #228638 in E-Biking
    • #172205 in Trail Running
    • #6790 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #4,931 in Mountain Biking · France [+]
    • #17,006 in E-Biking
    • #5,340 in Trail Running
    • #247 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
  • 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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  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 3 rides
  • Last: Jun 13, 2026
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Le Chatel Trail Reports

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Aug 1, 2020 @ 12:15am
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Jul 31, 2020 @ 6:58pm
Jul 31, 2020
More than just a liaison : a nice trail with fun switchbacks
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Le Chatel?
      Le Chatel is 3,842 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Le Chatel?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Le Chatel. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Le Chatel? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Le Chatel are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Le Chatel?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Le Chatel. The trail is 3,842 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Le Chatel?
      Le Chatel is a very popular trail. There have been 14 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 11 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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