Le Fein

Description

A rural route offering uninterrupted views of Chorges and its mountains. The loop of Le Fein guarantees a fun and enjoyable itinerary for mountain bikers of all abilities, with the aiguilles de Chabrières and the Piolit, which overlook the town of Chorges and the Serre-Ponçon lake, as a backdrop. - From the SNCF station, head towards Intermarché, then cross the level crossing and continue to the left. Before the level crossing, turn right towards "Le Fein". - When the path descends again turn left and continue on the wide path. - At "Clot Minet" turn right towards "Fein", continue on the widest path uphill. Once you reach le "Fein" and cross the hamlet. - Take the road down towards Chorges, then take the single track on the right. - Take the road on the left. After 500 metres, leave the road and turn right onto a track. At the next intersection, turn left towards Grand Chatêlard. - Return to the road on the left and take the outward route.

Difficulty

Official rating: moderate, by Parc national des Écrins.

Getting there

Start: Chorges, Chorges (05).

Sources

• Track: Parc national des Écrins, Licence Ouverte 2.0, Licence Ouverte 2.0 (Etalab) (destination.ecrins-parcnational.fr/trek/996471-N17---Le-Fein). Time estimated by GPX Path with the Mac app rule, breaks not included.
• Official elevation gain: 384 m, Parc national des Écrins