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1.6 miles
Distance
13 ft
Climb
-986 ft
Descent
00:15:50
Avg time
-974 ft
Altitude change
7,412 ft
Altitude min
8,387 ft
Altitude max
8,387 ft
Altitude start
7,411 ft
Altitude end
-11.9%
Grade
-92.9%
Grade max
7.9%
Grade min
279 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
774 ft
Distance flat
00:15:50
Avg time

Palaf Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bike Park Tignes - Val d'Isère
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #105934 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #226069 in E-Biking
    • #160559 in Trail Running
    • #160085 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #4,561 in Mountain Biking · France [+]
    • #16,832 in E-Biking
    • #4,459 in Trail Running
    • #3,253 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    July - August
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Rock Garden, Skinny, Other
  • Year Opened
    2007
  • Land Owner
    Tignes

Sentier Enduro mixant passages artificiels étroits et enrochements, et passages "naturels" tracés soit pour les piétons, soit par les passages répétés des VTT. A servi de spéciale chronométrée pour des compétitions d'enduro. Les piétons sont autorisés, et prioritaires par rapports aux vététistes.

Enduro single track with machine groomed section, narrow, steep or rocky, and "natural" sections made by pedestrians or bikers. This trail has been a timed stage in the past. Hikers have priority upon bikers.

Access Info

Sommet du télésiège de Palafour.

Summit of Palafour chairlift

Disclaimer

Ce Trail est un PR, c'est donc un chemin de randonnée pedestre. (VTT accepté)

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Palaf Trail Reports

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Jul 17, 2023 @ 2:59am
Jul 17, 2023
 Kaum befahren, mittlerweile fehlen auch die Wegweiser, anscheinend kein offizieller Trail des Bikeparks mehr
Jul 18, 2021 @ 1:30am
Jul 18, 2021
 Kaum befahren. Deswegen teilweise schwer zu finden.
Dec 17, 2019 @ 11:50pm
Dec 17, 2019
 Bike Park closed for the season, see you in 2020 Smile
Aug 6, 2019 @ 9:10am
Aug 6, 2019
 Rocky single track steep and narrow in places. This should be ridable by most people of an intermediate level as most sections can be walked if...
Sep 18, 2017 @ 2:15pm
Sep 18, 2017
Closed until 2018 summer season
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on Jul 17, 2023
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Palaf located?
      Palaf is located in Bike Park Tignes - Val d'Isère, France. It is part of the Bike Park Tignes - Val d'Isère trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.47627, 6.89371.
      ▼ How hard is Palaf?
      Palaf is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 11.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Palaf?
      Palaf has 13 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 986 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,412 ft to 8,387 ft.
      ▼ Is Palaf a point to point trail?
      Palaf is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Palaf?
      Palaf is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Palaf?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Palaf. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Palaf?
      Palaf is best visited during: July - August.
      ▼ How do I access Palaf? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Palaf are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Palaf?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Palaf. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Palaf?
      Palaf is a moderately popular trail. There have been 79 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 70 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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