VTT & vélo de montagne à de Pra Loup
Pra Loup, mountain bike playground in the heart of the Ubaye
In Pra Loup, summer is also lived on two wheels. Between downhill slopes, mountain trails, panoramic routes and quieter walks, the resort is an ideal starting point to discover mountain biking in the Southern Alps.
Here, you ride between larch forests, high-altitude meadows and large landscapes open to the Ubaye valley. Whether you come for a first experience with your family, a day of descent with friends or a more sporty outing on the mountain paths, Pra Loup offers you a unique natural setting to take to the skies… and fill up on sensations.
Discover the Pra Loup Bike Park:
Mountain biking in Pra Loup
A resort designed for mountain bikers
Pra Loup makes your mountain bike day easier as soon as you arrive in the resort. Adapted ski passes, access to the lifts, equipment rental, washing station and tool space allow you to ride more serenely.
You can come with your own bike or rent a mountain bike directly on site. This is handy if you want to test downhill, try a full suspension mountain bike or simply travel lighter during your vacation.
After your outing, the resort also allows you to extend the day: terrace in the sun, gourmet break, family walk, 4-season sledging or other summer activities. Mountain biking then becomes a real stay experience, not just a sporting activity.
Renting your mountain bike in Pra Loup:
Verdier Sport – Precision Ski
Prepare your mountain bike outing in Pra Loup
Before leaving, remember to check the opening of the ski lifts, the weather conditions and the condition of the slopes. In the mountains, the weather can change quickly and some routes require a good physical condition.
For the descent, protection is strongly recommended: adapted helmet, gloves, knee pads and protection according to your level of practice. If you’re just starting out, don’t hesitate to start with the easiest slopes and ask for advice from the professionals on site.
On the shared routes, remain attentive to other users: hikers, families, herds, pastoral vehicles. Respecting the paths and the environment also means preserving the pleasure of riding in Pra Loup.
Mountain bike routes around Pra Loup
Beyond the Bike Park, Pra Loup is also a gateway to the mountain bike routes of the Ubaye Valley. From the resort or the surrounding area, you can explore forest paths, pastoral tracks, mountain villages and typical Southern Alps panoramas.
The valley offers many marked routes, with formats adapted to different desires: quiet walks, sports outings, long-distance routes or discovery by e-MTB. Pra Loup thus becomes an ideal base camp to explore the Ubaye by bike, while enjoying the comfort of a mountain resort.
For lovers of long routes, the Transubayenne offers a beautiful immersion in the territory, between heritage, nature and high-altitude landscapes. A different way to cross the valley, at the rhythm of the bike.
The Transubayenne
Made up of 11 sections of different levels, this route is unique and very complete. Paths winding through the middle of the mountain pastures, leading you to discover the cultural and architectural heritage of the valley, in particular the villages of Haute Ubaye, the fort of Tournoux and the tunnels of the old Lauzet railway. Passages in the forest for more precise steering, a wide track offering a privileged view of the landscapes of the lower Ubaye, the Transubayenne definitely has everything to please.
The upper part, a little more delicate, will satisfy experienced cyclists, wishing to face the upper Ubaye valley. The lower part, from Barcelonnette to the Serre-Ponçon lake, is more affordable. It will be better suited to a family audience looking for rolling tracks.
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