Looking for the best mountain biking routes in Ecrins? Then browse our collection of mtb rides around this beautiful natural park around Gap below — and discover more of on your next visit.

Last updated: December 6, 2025

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1. Le Boucle de La Grave — Lac des Pontets depuis La Grave — Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion)

21.7km

02:43

1,010m

1,020m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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2. Boucle à partir de La Grave - Parc National des Ecrins

61.4km

07:33

2,710m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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3. Boucle d'enduro — Glacier de la Meije depuis La Grave — Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion)

10.9km

02:00

960m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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4. Col du Galibier – Chemin du Roy loop from Villar-d'Arêne

59.0km

08:19

2,570m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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5. View of the Vénéon River – Pisse Waterfall loop from Le Sellier

48.3km

03:17

500m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best MTB trails in Ecrins

1. Le Boucle de La Grave — Lac des Pontets depuis La Grave — Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion)

2. Boucle à partir de La Grave - Parc National des Ecrins

3. Boucle d'enduro — Glacier de la Meije depuis La Grave — Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion)

4. Col du Galibier – Chemin du Roy loop from Villar-d'Arêne

5. View of the Vénéon River – Pisse Waterfall loop from Le Sellier

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