Swiss Traverse (BC, Canada)

Columbia-Shuswap Regional District, British Columbia, Canada

11.7 miles (18.8 km) · 7,339 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Swiss Traverse (BC, Canada) is a 11.7-mile loop route in Columbia-Shuswap Regional District, British Columbia, Canada, gaining 7,400 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.1 miles gaining 6,252 feet at an average 28.6% grade. Only 15% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	11.7 mi (18.8 km)
Elevation gain	7,339 ft (2,237 m)
Average gain	629 ft per mile (119 m per km)
Longest climb	5.7 mi, 6,124 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	52.2%
Runnable	16% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	21.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	4%
Mild uphill	3%
Moderate uphill	2%
Steep uphill	43%
Mild downhill	5%
Moderate downhill	3%
Steep downhill	39%

Questions about Swiss Traverse (BC, Canada)

How much elevation gain does Swiss Traverse (BC, Canada) have?

Swiss Traverse (BC, Canada) has 7,339 ft (2,237 m) of elevation gain over 11.7 miles (18.8 km). That averages 629 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Swiss Traverse (BC, Canada)?

The difficulty score for Swiss Traverse (BC, Canada) is 21.3 of 100. That is harder than 92.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 16% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Swiss Traverse (BC, Canada)?

The longest climb on Swiss Traverse (BC, Canada) runs 5.7 miles (9.2 km) and gains 6,124 ft (1,867 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 52.2%.