more stats
912 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-157 ft
Descent
00:11:17
Avg time
-153 ft
Altitude change
5,771 ft
Altitude min
5,924 ft
Altitude max
5,924 ft
Altitude start
5,771 ft
Altitude end
-16.8%
Grade
-80.2%
Grade max
29.1%
Grade min
36 ft
Distance climb
787 ft
Distance down
89 ft
Distance flat
00:11:17
Avg time

Switchback Central Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Tignes
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #279861 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #130792 in E-Biking
    • #172347 in Trail Running
    • #168895 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #13,185 in Mountain Biking · France [+]
    • #9,182 in E-Biking
    • #5,346 in Trail Running
    • #4,055 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden, Skinny

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AI Generated Description

Switchback Central is a 278 m moderately popular red difficulty singletrack trail located near Tignes. This hike primary trail. It features rock garden and skinny. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.

Disclaimer

Ce Trail est un PR, c'est donc un chemin de randonnée pedestre. (VTT accepté)

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Rock gardensSkinnies

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Switchback Central located?
      Switchback Central is located in Tignes, France. It is part of the Tignes trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.51214, 6.92564.
      ▼ How hard is Switchback Central?
      Switchback Central is rated as Red difficulty. The average grade is 16.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Switchback Central?
      Switchback Central has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 157 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,771 ft to 5,924 ft.
      ▼ How long is Switchback Central?
      Switchback Central is 912 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Switchback Central?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Switchback Central. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Switchback Central?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Switchback Central are:
      • July (2 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Switchback Central? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Switchback Central are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Switchback Central?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Switchback Central. The trail is 912 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Switchback Central?
      Switchback Central is a moderately popular trail. There have been 16 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 17 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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