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1.7 miles
Distance
37 ft
Climb
-918 ft
Descent
00:11:11
Avg time
-882 ft
Altitude change
6,343 ft
Altitude min
7,227 ft
Altitude max
7,224 ft
Altitude start
6,342 ft
Altitude end
-10%
Grade
-47.6%
Grade max
10.7%
Grade min
689 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
548 ft
Distance flat
00:11:11
Avg time

Thunderbolt Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    La Plagne Bike Park
    La Plagne
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #106472 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Land Owner
    La Plagne

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AI Generated Description

Thunderbolt is a 3 km less popular red difficulty singletrack trail located near La Plagne. This mountain bike only trail can be used downhill only and has a hard overall physical rating. It features berm. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 5 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • 18 rides
  • Last: Aug 25, 2026
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Thunderbolt Trail Reports

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Aug 11, 2026 @ 9:52am (Europe/Paris)
Aug 11, 2026
 Première section (qui part de Chinook depuis le TS Colosses) non entretenue et non balisée : caillasses et ornières la rendent assez piégeuse...
Aug 10, 2026 @ 11:36am (Europe/Paris)
Aug 10, 2026
Aug 3, 2026 @ 3:11pm (Europe/Monaco)
Aug 3, 2026
Jul 22, 2026 @ 10:47am (Europe/Paris)
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Aug 29, 2025 @ 9:31am
Aug 29, 2025
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on Aug 11, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Thunderbolt (red) - La Plagne Bike Park - MTB...
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      9:07 | 203 | Sep 11, 2023 , La Plagne
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Thunderbolt located?
      Thunderbolt is located in La Plagne Bike Park, La Plagne, France. It is part of the La Plagne Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.49964, 6.69402.
      ▼ How hard is Thunderbolt?
      Thunderbolt is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 10%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Thunderbolt?
      Thunderbolt has 37 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 918 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,343 ft to 7,227 ft.
      ▼ Is Thunderbolt a point to point trail?
      Yes, Thunderbolt is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Thunderbolt?
      Thunderbolt is 1.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Thunderbolt?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Thunderbolt. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Thunderbolt? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Thunderbolt are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Thunderbolt?
      The estimated time to ride Thunderbolt is approximately 11 minutes. The trail is 1.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Thunderbolt?
      Thunderbolt is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 116 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 154 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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