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381 ft
Distance
116 ft
Climb
4,698 ft
High Point
127 ft
Altitude change
4,571 ft
Altitude min
4,571 ft
Altitude start
4,698 ft
Altitude end
33.5%
Grade
21.6%
Grade max
81.7%
Grade min
351 ft
Distance climb
16 ft
Distance flat

Switchbacks Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Chatel
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #287305 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #195591 in Trail Running
    • #196812 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2013

Tight, steep short trail, ideal to practice your nose turning skills.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Switchbacks

        ▼ Where is Switchbacks located?
        Switchbacks is located in Chatel, France. It is part of the Chatel trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.2792, 6.84038.
        ▼ How hard is Switchbacks?
        Switchbacks is rated as Red difficulty. The average grade is 33.5%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Switchbacks?
        Switchbacks has 116 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 4,571 ft to 4,698 ft.
        ▼ Is Switchbacks a point to point trail?
        Yes, Switchbacks is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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