more stats
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
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #295383 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #229855 in Trail Running
    • #220237 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #13,994 in Mountain Biking · France [+]
    • #8,069 in Trail Running
    • #6,649 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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Tight and twisty

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Switchbacks?
      Switchbacks is 381 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Switchbacks?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Switchbacks. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Switchbacks? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Switchbacks are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Switchbacks?
      Switchbacks is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 2 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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