Gières, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
4.9 miles (7.9 km) · 1,317 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
De Gières au col du Gourlu covers 4.9 miles across Gières, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. Runners face 1,317 feet of climbing with 1,316 feet of loss. The longest climb spans 1.4 miles with 704 feet of gain. Elevation gain averages 270 feet per mile. The course is 50% runnable, with the remainder requiring hiking on steep or technical sections. Trail comprises the majority of the course. The course features mountainous terrain. The course difficulty of 14.8 puts it in the top 21.89% of challenging routes at this distance. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes adventures.
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