Difficulty
Black Diamond
1.2 mi
Distance
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Net Elevation
13 min
Est. Time
Peak Elevation
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About This Trail
Crête du Velan is a 1.2-mile mountain bike trail near La Chapelle D Abondance, Valais Wallis, Switzerland. RidePal marks it as a black diamond trail with a unpaved surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 13 min, which helps when comparing it with nearby La Chapelle D Abondance rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in La Chapelle D Abondance.
Mountain Biking in La Chapelle D Abondance
La Chapelle D Abondance is one of the mountain biking hubs in Valais Wallis, Switzerland, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use Crête du Velan as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.
Conditions
Cloudy0.5" of rain expected today.
Proceed with caution to avoid damaging the trails
This week has snow in the forecast, so expect freeze-thaw swings and check local guidance before riding.
Best Window This Week
Wednesday
a high near 41°F, little expected rain, 13% rain chance
Forecast data via Open-Meteo.
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Trail Details
Max Gradient
10%
Surface
Unpaved
Technical Rating
Black Diamond
Trail Marking
Poorly Marked
Trail Width
Standard Singletrack
Trail Reviews
Community ratings and recent trail conditions
Crête du Velan FAQ
Where is Crête du Velan?
Crête du Velan is a mountain bike trail near La Chapelle D Abondance, Valais Wallis. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.
How difficult is Crête du Velan?
Crête du Velan is 1.2 miles long, rated black diamond, with a unpaved surface, with an estimated ride time of 13 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.
What are the current riding conditions for Crête du Velan?
Cold surface temperatures or snow may make this trail icy, frozen, or variable today. The current forecast suggests Wednesday because a high near 41°F, little expected rain, 13% rain chance.
What kind of ride is Crête du Velan?
Trail marking is listed as poorly marked.
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