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2,713 ft
Distance
-526 ft
Descent
4,273 ft
High Point
-526 ft
Altitude change
3,747 ft
Altitude min
4,273 ft
Altitude start
3,747 ft
Altitude end
-19.4%
Grade
-55.2%
Grade max
-5.5%
Grade min
2,713 ft
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Lowbob Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Observed Trials
  • Riding Area
    Parc Régional du Pilat
    Saint Etienne
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Observed Trials
  • Global Ranking
    #139961 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #29650 in E-Biking
    • #889 in Observed Trials
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm

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AI Generated Description

Lowbob is a 827 m popular red difficulty singletrack trail located near Saint Etienne. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. It features berm. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.

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  • Last: Aug 30, 2026
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Lowbob Trail Reports

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May 16, 2026 @ 2:08pm (Europe/Paris)
May 16, 2026
 reporter Confirmation du dernier report, accès interdit
May 3, 2026 @ 7:36am (Europe/Paris)
May 2, 2026
 Shortly after the start, a wire has been stretched across the path and the trail has been blocked with wooden obstacles.
Dec 13, 2025 @ 8:56am (Europe/Monaco)
Dec 12, 2025
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Nov 1, 2025 @ 8:45am (Europe/Paris)
Nov 1, 2025
 Pas mal de petits arbres tombés en travers, enlevé au fur à mesure. Des cailloux ont était ajoutés à la fin pour fermer la section basse.
Oct 5, 2025 @ 8:47am (Europe/Monaco)
Oct 4, 2025
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on May 16, 2026
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Nov 1, 2025 @ 12:51am
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lowbob located?
      Lowbob is located in Parc Régional du Pilat, Saint Etienne, France. It is part of the Parc Régional du Pilat trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.37488, 4.57125.
      ▼ How hard is Lowbob?
      Lowbob is rated as Red difficulty. The average grade is 19.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lowbob?
      The trail has 526 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,747 ft to 4,273 ft.
      ▼ Is Lowbob a point to point trail?
      Yes, Lowbob is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lowbob?
      Lowbob is 2,713 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lowbob?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lowbob. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lowbob?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lowbob are:
      • October (4 activities)
      • July (3 activities)
      • August (2 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Lowbob? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lowbob are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Lowbob?
      Lowbob is a very popular trail. There have been 89 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 89 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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