Trail Detail

Descente de Méraloup

Valmeinier · Auvergne Rh Ne Alpes

Routeroute

Difficulty

Black Diamond

1.5 mi

Distance

-2,024 ft

Net Elevation

16 min

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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About This Trail

Descente de Méraloup is a 1.5-mile mountain bike trail near Valmeinier, Auvergne Rh Ne Alpes, France. RidePal marks it as a black diamond trail. Key stats include -2,024 ft net elevation change and an estimated ride time of 16 min, which helps when comparing it with nearby Valmeinier rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in Valmeinier.

Mountain Biking in Valmeinier

Valmeinier is one of the mountain biking hubs in Auvergne Rh Ne Alpes, France, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use Descente de Méraloup as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.

Conditions

Cloudy
38°
31°
40°
9 mph
Gust22 mph
6:15 AM
8:45 PM
Icy

0.5" of rain expected today.

Watch for ice on trail surfaces, especially in shaded areas

0.6 in forecast rain in the next 48 hours1.7 cm forecast snowfall in the next 48 hours28% top-layer soil moisture40°F surface soil temperature

This week has snow in the forecast, so expect freeze-thaw swings and check local guidance before riding.

Best Window This Week

Saturday

a high near 53°F, little expected rain, 40% rain chance

Forecast data via Open-Meteo.

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Technical Rating

Black Diamond

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Descente de Méraloup FAQ

Where is Descente de Méraloup?

Descente de Méraloup is a mountain bike trail near Valmeinier, Auvergne Rh Ne Alpes. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.

How difficult is Descente de Méraloup?

Descente de Méraloup is 1.5 miles long, rated black diamond, with an estimated ride time of 16 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What are the current riding conditions for Descente de Méraloup?

Cold surface temperatures or snow may make this trail icy, frozen, or variable today. The current forecast suggests Saturday because a high near 53°F, little expected rain, 40% rain chance.

What other mountain bike trails are near Descente de Méraloup?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in Valmeinier include Les Trois Croix depuis Valmeinier 1500, Les Trois Croix depuis Valmeinier 1800, Les Trois Croix depuis Valmeinier 1800, Enduro 12, Enduro 2. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

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