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4,309 ft
Distance
13 ft
Climb
-635 ft
Descent
00:07:02
Avg time
-622 ft
Altitude change
1,565 ft
Altitude min
2,188 ft
Altitude max
2,188 ft
Altitude start
1,565 ft
Altitude end
-14.44%
Grade
-40.472%
Grade max
18.883%
Grade min
91 ft
Distance climb
4,123 ft
Distance down
95 ft
Distance flat
00:07:02
Avg time

Macaron Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mont Chauve
    Nice
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #198501 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #92064 in Trail Running
    • #143674 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Rock Garden

Rocky and some challenging switchbacks but flows nicely

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  • Last: Mar 26, 2026
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      9:32 | 156 | Feb 29, 2016 , Nice

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      Trischi24
      Definitive not black. Blue, maybe Red. But still fun Smile

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Macaron located?
      Macaron is located in Mont Chauve, Nice, France. It is part of the Mont Chauve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.77921, 7.29833.
      ▼ How hard is Macaron?
      Macaron is rated as Red difficulty. The average grade is 14.44%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Macaron?
      Macaron has 13 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 635 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,565 ft to 2,188 ft.
      ▼ Is Macaron a point to point trail?
      Macaron is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Macaron?
      Macaron is 4,309 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Macaron?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Macaron. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Macaron?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Macaron are:
      • January (1 activities)
      • September (1 activities)
      • December (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Macaron? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Macaron are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Macaron?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Macaron. The trail is 4,309 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Macaron?
      Macaron is a moderately popular trail. There have been 102 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 102 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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