Foret Domaniale de la Chartreuse

Montfermy, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

9.6 miles (15.5 km) · 1,287 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Foret Domaniale de la Chartreuse is a 9.6-mile loop route in Montfermy, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, gaining 1,287 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 4.6 miles gaining 957 feet at an average 2.8% grade. Approximately 79% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a gradual descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.6 mi (15.5 km)
Elevation gain	1,287 ft (392 m)
Average gain	134 ft per mile (25 m per km)
Longest climb	4.6 mi, 678 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	24.4%
Runnable	79% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	7.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	42%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	9%
Mild downhill	16%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	6%

Questions about Foret Domaniale de la Chartreuse

How much elevation gain does Foret Domaniale de la Chartreuse have?

Foret Domaniale de la Chartreuse has 1,287 ft (392 m) of elevation gain over 9.6 miles (15.5 km). That averages 134 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Foret Domaniale de la Chartreuse?

The difficulty score for Foret Domaniale de la Chartreuse is 7.1 of 100. That is harder than 56% of routes at a similar distance. About 79% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Foret Domaniale de la Chartreuse?

The longest climb on Foret Domaniale de la Chartreuse runs 4.6 miles (7.5 km) and gains 678 ft (207 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 24.4%.