Crête du Velan
La Chapelle D Abondance · Valais Wallis
1.2 mi
Distance
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Net Elevation
13 min
Est. Time
Peak Elevation
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Difficulty
Black Diamond
1.2 mi
Distance
...
Net Elevation
13 min
Est. Time
...
Peak Elevation
Black Diamond
Difficulty
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Conditions
Mostly SunnyNo significant precipitation expected.
Trail conditions look great for riding
This looks like a wetter week around the trail, with 4 days showing meaningful rain chances.
Best Window This Week
Wednesday
a high near 53°F, little expected rain, 35% rain chance
Forecast data via Open-Meteo.
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.
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Trail Details
Max Gradient
10%
Surface
Unpaved
Technical Rating
Black Diamond
Trail Marking
Poorly Marked
Trail Width
Standard Singletrack
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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?
Recent rain or elevated top-layer soil moisture suggests softer dirt near this trail today. The current forecast suggests Wednesday because a high near 53°F, little expected rain, 35% rain chance.
What kind of ride is Crête du Velan?
Trail marking is listed as poorly marked.
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