more stats
1.1 miles
Distance
-615 ft
Descent
00:23:37
Avg time
-615 ft
Altitude change
409 ft
Altitude min
1,027 ft
Altitude max
1,025 ft
Altitude start
410 ft
Altitude end
-11.1%
Grade
-70.3%
Grade max
5.1%
Grade min
46 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
184 ft
Distance flat
00:23:37
Avg time

Les Ruffes Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Saint-Saturnin-de-Lucian
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #262581 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #335230 in Trail Running
    • #355765 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #12,267 in Mountain Biking · France [+]
    • #12,349 in Trail Running
    • #12,375 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Sandy
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Main downhill trail used by mountain bikes.
Freeride area although this is the main trail down to the parking.

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  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 21, 2026
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Les Ruffes Trail Reports

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Jun 12, 2026 @ 2:26pm (Europe/Paris)
Jun 12, 2026
 Démarrage très raide et étroit dans un terrain très sec. Très très difficile au départ, après c'est joueur. Paysage magnifique.
Oct 26, 2025 @ 1:09pm (Europe/Paris)
Oct 26, 2025
 Attention démarrage très difficile, c'est comme descendre une dune. Abrupte et pas d'accroche.
Mar 13, 2021 @ 12:25am
Mar 13, 2021
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      Directions to les-ruffes trailhead (43.706510, 3.461980)
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      Jan 19, 2012 @ 1:29pm
      Jan 19, 2012

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      SALAGOU VTT FFC N°1
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      4:41 | 156 | Feb 8, 2018 , Saint-Saturnin-de-Lucian
      quentin barbot freeride promo
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      3:01 | 607 | Mar 31, 2011 , Saint-Saturnin-de-Lucian

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Les Ruffes located?
      Les Ruffes is located in Saint-Saturnin-de-Lucian, France. It is part of the Saint-Saturnin-de-Lucian trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.70651, 3.46198.
      ▼ How hard is Les Ruffes?
      Les Ruffes is rated as Red difficulty. The average grade is 11.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Les Ruffes?
      The trail has 615 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 409 ft to 1,027 ft.
      ▼ Is Les Ruffes a point to point trail?
      Les Ruffes is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is sandy.
      ▼ How long is Les Ruffes?
      Les Ruffes is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is sandy.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Les Ruffes?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Les Ruffes. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Les Ruffes? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Les Ruffes are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Les Ruffes?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 24 minutes to ride Les Ruffes. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Les Ruffes?
      Les Ruffes is a moderately popular trail. There have been 62 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 63 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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