Vaud · Mountain biking

Sentier des Chèvres

An out-and-back mountain bike trail in Vaud, Switzerland.

1.4 mi
round trip
1,373 ft
climb
Difficult
difficulty
Out and back
route

Sentier des Chèvres is an out-and-back mountain bike trail in Vaud, Switzerland, inside Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut. It is 0.7 miles each way, 1.4 miles there and back. It runs between about 4,130 ft and 4,790 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,000 ft of climbing one way. It is rated mtb:scale 2: larger roots and rocks, steps and steeper pitches, for confident riders. The nearest town is Les Avants, about 1.2 miles southeast of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Tête du Paccot, Dent de Jaman and Le Merdasson. Gorge de Chauderon is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping le Bivouac is within about 6 miles. There are 9 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the trail shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trail access for bikes, closures and conditions change, so check locally before you ride.

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