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2,087 ft
Distance
4 ft
Climb
-443 ft
Descent
00:28:18
Avg time
-441 ft
Altitude change
7,490 ft
Altitude min
7,932 ft
Altitude max
7,931 ft
Altitude start
7,490 ft
Altitude end
-21.2%
Grade
-100%
Grade max
5.7%
Grade min
210 ft
Distance climb
1,634 ft
Distance down
240 ft
Distance flat
00:28:18
Avg time

Petits Vallons Upper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #110924 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #140022 in Trail Running
    • #51356 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    One Direction[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • One Direction for Trail Running
    • One Direction for Hiking
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face, Rock Garden

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Petits Vallons Upper is a highly rated 636 m moderately popular black difficulty singletrack trail located near La Grave. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. It features rock face and rock garden. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 28 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 1 rides
  • 21 miles average
6 Months
  • 8 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 25 rides
  • Last: Aug 25, 2026
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Petits Vallons Upper Trail Reports

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Jul 20, 2026 @ 9:32am (Europe/Monaco)
Jul 20, 2026
Very dry with loose rocks
Sep 14, 2025 @ 2:49pm (Europe/Paris)
Sep 14, 2025
The gnarliest chute out of the mid station. Slip and slide in wet conditions…
Aug 20, 2024 @ 10:32am
Aug 20, 2024
Top;)
Jul 19, 2023 @ 12:54am
Jul 19, 2023
Steep and Rocky at the top, sketchy and definitely a black diamond up there. Second half is fast if you can hold on
Aug 6, 2020 @ 4:26am
Aug 6, 2020
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on Jul 20, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3.89 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to petits-vallons-upper trailhead (45.026150, 6.289140)

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        La Grave - Vallons
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        10:46 | 567 | Feb 8, 2020 , La Grave
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        7:52 | 709 | Jun 21, 2009 , La Grave
        Flo & Nico on Vallons - Biker Croute
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        3:11 | 234 | Jul 4, 2011 , La Grave
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        4:37 | 227 | Jul 27, 2012 , La Grave
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Petits Vallons Upper

        Where is Petits Vallons Upper located?
        Petits Vallons Upper is located in La Grave Bike Park, La Grave, France. It is part of the La Grave Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.02615, 6.28914.
        How hard is Petits Vallons Upper?
        Petits Vallons Upper is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 21.2%.
        What is the elevation gain for Petits Vallons Upper?
        Petits Vallons Upper has 4 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 443 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,490 ft to 7,932 ft.
        Is Petits Vallons Upper a point to point trail?
        Yes, Petits Vallons Upper is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Petits Vallons Upper?
        Petits Vallons Upper is 2,087 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Petits Vallons Upper?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Petits Vallons Upper. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        When is the best time of year to ride Petits Vallons Upper?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Petits Vallons Upper are:
        • August (3 activities)
        • July (2 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Petits Vallons Upper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Petits Vallons Upper are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Petits Vallons Upper?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 19 minutes to ride Petits Vallons Upper. The trail is 2,087 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Petits Vallons Upper?
        Petits Vallons Upper is a moderately popular trail. There have been 161 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 173 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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