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Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France

Pra-Loup MTB: enduro and DH bike park in the Ubaye

Start point

Pra-Loup

Distance

15 km

Elevation gain

500 m D+

Duration

A full day

Difficulty

Hard

Best season

June to September

MTB

At 2,130 m in the Ubaye, the Pra-Loup bike park offers a network of lift-served trails, from a family-friendly introduction to technical runs that have hosted international championships.

A trail network for every level

The bike park has seven trails spread over more than 500 m of elevation and about 3 km of descent per run, served by the Télémix de la Clappe lift. The family green trail (5.5 km) offers a gentle introduction, before riders move on to more technical runs like Rock & Run or the final sprint of Red Carpet.

A resort well used to international competitions

Pra-Loup has hosted the World Masters mountain biking championships and European downhill championships on several occasions, making it a reference point for enduro and DH riders in the Southern Alps, alongside better-known resorts like Les Deux Alpes or Les Orres.

How to approach the session

A day with a lift pass lets riders string together multiple descents without any climbing effort, progressing from green and blue trails to red runs as confidence builds.

When to go

June to September, the summer opening period for the lifts and the bike park’s trails.

Good to know

The Télémix de la Clappe lift also serves a mountain restaurant, handy for a meal break between descents without heading back down to the valley.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Pra-Loup bike park suitable for beginners?+

Yes, the 5.5 km family green trail offers a fun, accessible introduction, before progressing to the blue trails and then the technical red runs of the bike park.

Has Pra-Loup ever hosted mountain biking competitions?+

Yes, the resort has hosted the World Masters and European downhill championships several times, confirming its reputation among downhill and enduro riders.

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