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4,596 ft
Distance
-832 ft
Descent
00:04:33
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
00:04:33
Avg time

Vinkline - Upper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Chatel Bike Park
    Chatel
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #32874 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #33177 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
    Chatel Bike Park

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!!!

Trail Supporters
  • Chatel bikepark
    Maintainer
  • past supporters

  • Nico Vink
    2016 - 2018
    Builder

Bike Park

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 25 miles average
6 Months
  • 42 rides
  • 30 miles avg distance
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  • 218 rides
  • Last: Aug 19, 2026
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Very Dry
Avg: 4.33 (18 votes)
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        Directions to vinkline-upper trailhead (46.212210, 6.790270)
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        Videos

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        youtuber Have you ridden these 10 jumps in MORZINE?
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        3:54 | 21 | Aug 9, 2026 , Chatel
        youtuber Chatel Bikepark GoPro Raw
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        15:23 | 158 | Aug 26, 2024 , Chatel
        Bikepark Châtel - Vink Line - Upper POV
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        3:06 | 508 | Aug 17, 2018 , Chatel
        Vink line na Hejnika
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        0:16 | 138 | Jul 22, 2020 , Chatel
        4.5 ★★★★★
        18 Ratings
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Vinkline - Upper

        ▼ 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.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Vinkline - Upper?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Vinkline - Upper are:
        • August (56 activities)
        • July (41 activities)
        • September (20 activities)
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        ▼ 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 very popular trail. There have been 2,154 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,376 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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