Aux Sources de la Morge

Manzat, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

9.8 miles (15.8 km) · 1,624 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Aux Sources de la Morge is a 9.8-mile loop route in Manzat, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, gaining 1,624 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.5 miles gaining 673 feet at an average 15.4% grade. About 69% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	9.8 mi (15.8 km)
Elevation gain	1,624 ft (495 m)
Average gain	166 ft per mile (31 m per km)
Longest climb	4.5 mi, 397 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	27.3%
Runnable	69% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	8.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	33%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	8%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	13%

Questions about Aux Sources de la Morge

How much elevation gain does Aux Sources de la Morge have?

Aux Sources de la Morge has 1,624 ft (495 m) of elevation gain over 9.8 miles (15.8 km). That averages 166 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Aux Sources de la Morge?

The difficulty score for Aux Sources de la Morge is 8.5 of 100. That is harder than 63.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 69% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Aux Sources de la Morge?

The longest climb on Aux Sources de la Morge runs 4.5 miles (7.2 km) and gains 397 ft (121 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 27.3%.