more stats
2.0 miles
Distance
397 ft
Climb
-2,617 ft
Descent
00:38:03
Avg time
-2,222 ft
Altitude change
2,352 ft
Altitude min
4,583 ft
Altitude max
4,573 ft
Altitude start
2,352 ft
Altitude end
-21.354%
Grade
-82.22%
Grade max
41.047%
Grade min
2,501 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
57 ft
Distance flat
00:38:03
Avg time

Malaine Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Le Bourg d'Oisans
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #41783 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #25989 in E-Biking
    • #146339 in Trail Running
    • #141381 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

More than 90 switchbacks
The classic of Bourg d'Oisans

Access Info

Climb the Road to Oulles

Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 5 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 20 rides
  • Last: Sep 15, 2026
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Malaine Trail Reports

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Sep 15, 2026 @ 11:40am (Europe/Monaco)
Sep 15, 2026
 Deux gros arbres en travers qui se contourne sur le vélo par le dessus. Puis deux autres arbres, l'un où il faut passer dessous (à pied) et...
Nov 2, 2024 @ 6:22am
Nov 2, 2024
 Beaucoup de feuilles, délicat
Aug 7, 2022 @ 12:24am
Aug 7, 2022
Jun 5, 2021 @ 7:11am
Jun 5, 2021
Jun 27, 2018 @ 12:32am
Jun 27, 2018
 A lot of cleaning has been done on this trail
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on Sep 15, 2026
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Avg: 4.35 (6 votes)
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Doubleyouess
      Absolutely fantastic trail. Flowy, Steep in places and ALOT of tight switchbacks. The drive up is pretty epic too!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Malaine located?
      Malaine is located in Le Bourg d'Oisans, France. It is part of the Le Bourg d'Oisans trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.07545, 5.98348.
      ▼ How hard is Malaine?
      Malaine is rated as Red difficulty. The average grade is 21.354%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Malaine?
      Malaine has 397 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2,617 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,352 ft to 4,583 ft.
      ▼ Is Malaine a point to point trail?
      Yes, Malaine is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Malaine?
      Malaine is 2.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Malaine?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Malaine. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Malaine? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Malaine are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Malaine?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 31 minutes to ride Malaine. The trail is 2.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Malaine?
      Malaine is a very popular trail. There have been 131 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 129 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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