more stats
4,596 ft
Distance
-832 ft
Descent
00:04:37
Avg time
-832 ft
Altitude change
5,432 ft
Altitude min
6,264 ft
Altitude max
6,264 ft
Altitude start
5,433 ft
Altitude end
-18.1%
Grade
-85.3%
Grade max
4,245 ft
Distance down
351 ft
Distance flat
00:04:37
Avg time

Vinkline - Upper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #50627 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #48138 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #2,493 in Mountain Biking · France [+]
    • #3,622 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    One Direction[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • One Direction for E-Biking
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Gap Jump
  • Land Owner

Super fast flow trail built by none other than Nico Vink. The top section was finished for the summer 2017. Massive berms that will have you bottoming out your suspension and your tires!! Huge jumps with a bunch of little hidden features for the pro riders out there that want to go even bigger!!!

Tags
BermsFlowyJumps
Trail Supporters
  • Chatel bikepark
    Maintainer
  • past supporters

  • Nico Vink
    2016 - 2018
    Builder

Bike Park

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 48 rides
  • 31 miles avg distance
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  • 224 rides
  • Last: Sep 22, 2026
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on Aug 3, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.33 (18 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to vinkline-upper trailhead (46.212210, 6.790270)

      Photos

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      Videos

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      youtuber Have you ridden these 10 jumps in MORZINE?
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      3:54 | 134 | Aug 9, 2026 , Chatel
      youtuber Chatel Bikepark GoPro Raw
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      15:23 | 274 | Aug 26, 2024 , Chatel
      Bikepark Châtel - Vink Line - Upper POV
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      3:06 | 613 | Aug 17, 2018 , Chatel
      Vink line na Hejnika
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      0:16 | 138 | Jul 22, 2020 , Chatel
      4.5 ★★★★★
      18 Ratings
      5 ★ 56%
      4 ★ 39%
      3 ★
      2 ★ 6%
      1 ★

      1 Review & Comments

      SintraFreeride SintraFreeride
      This trail has been renamed "Vink Line" after being redone in Autumn 2016. It is no longer a Blue level flow trail but a Red level flow trail.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Vinkline - Upper located?
      Vinkline - Upper is located in Chatel Bike Park, Chatel, France. It is part of the Chatel Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.21221, 6.79027.
      ▼ How hard is Vinkline - Upper?
      Vinkline - Upper is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 18.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Vinkline - Upper?
      The trail has 832 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,432 ft to 6,264 ft.
      ▼ Is Vinkline - Upper a point to point trail?
      Yes, Vinkline - Upper is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ How long is Vinkline - Upper?
      Vinkline - Upper is 4,596 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Vinkline - Upper?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Vinkline - Upper. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Vinkline - Upper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Vinkline - Upper are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Vinkline - Upper?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Vinkline - Upper. The trail is 4,596 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Vinkline - Upper?
      Vinkline - Upper is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,220 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,479 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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