The Tirail on mountain bike

Description

Fast, beautiful and efficient, an alternative to the Bertins and perfect for tight schedules. An easy climb, steady with nice views over the valleys of the Guil and Malrif to quickly reach a thrilling descent on a single track. At the top of the parking lot, follow the hairpin bend on the left and at the exit, immediately take the road going up on the right. Follow this road until it becomes a dirt road. 1 - From here, turn left and take a rising false flat track. 2 - At the point "the Chatelard", turn left and descend towards the Tirail. Cross the hamlet, continue the descent to reach the GR 58. 3 - Turn left and follow the GR to Abriès.

Difficulty

Official rating: moderate, by Parcs naturels régionaux de Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.

Before you go

• From the same car park, it is possible to walk to Tirail through a more pastoral path. Follow the route described above. At a large hairpin bend on the right of the track, take the left path and regain directly the Tirail.

Getting there

Start: Abriès, Abriès-Ristolas (05).

Sources

• Track: Parcs naturels régionaux de Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (Chemins des Parcs), Licence Ouverte 2.0, Licence Ouverte 2.0 (Etalab) (www.cheminsdesparcs.fr/trek/26729-ABRIES---Le-Tirail-a-VTT). Time estimated by GPX Path with the Mac app rule, breaks not included.
• Official elevation gain: 451 m, Parcs naturels régionaux de Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur