more stats
5,069 ft
Distance
-480 ft
Descent
00:16:17
Avg time
-482 ft
Altitude change
8,425 ft
Altitude min
8,907 ft
Altitude max
8,907 ft
Altitude start
8,425 ft
Altitude end
-9.5%
Grade
-36.9%
Grade max
5.5%
Grade min
269 ft
Distance climb
4,446 ft
Distance down
354 ft
Distance flat
00:16:17
Avg time

Pass Ela Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Val Surses
    Surses
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Global Ranking
    #164735 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #98995 in E-Biking
    • #162700 in Trail Running
    • #36578 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #4,338 in Mountain Biking · Switzerland [+]
    • #2,844 in E-Biking
    • #3,345 in Trail Running
    • #1,624 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Life Threatening
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

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AI Generated Description

Pass Ela is a 2 km less popular black difficulty alpine singletrack trail located near Surses. This hike primary trail and has a hard overall physical rating with a 0 m black diamond climb. Exposure: Life Threatening Consequences. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 16 minutes to complete this trail.

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This path is also used by hikers. Please follow the trail rules.

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Alpine

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Jul 12, 2025 @ 10:46am
Jul 12, 2025
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Aug 20, 2023 @ 3:14am
Aug 20, 2023
Great views. The trail is ok.
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      Directions to pass-ela trailhead (46.602550, 9.683960)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Pass Ela located?
      Pass Ela is located in Val Surses, Surses, Switzerland. It is part of the Val Surses trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.60255, 9.68396.
      ▼ How hard is Pass Ela?
      Pass Ela is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 9.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pass Ela?
      The trail has 480 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,425 ft to 8,907 ft.
      ▼ How long is Pass Ela?
      Pass Ela is 5,069 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pass Ela?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Pass Ela. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Pass Ela?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Pass Ela are:
      • September (1 activities)
      • October (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Pass Ela? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pass Ela are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Pass Ela?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride Pass Ela. The trail is 5,069 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Pass Ela?
      Pass Ela is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 24 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 17 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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