Frideroche

Parc naturel régional Livradois-Forez, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

9.9 miles (15.9 km) · 1,782 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Frideroche is a 9.9-mile loop route in Parc naturel régional Livradois-Forez, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, gaining 1,782 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 1.3 miles gaining 420 feet at an average 6.2% grade. About 65% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a descent and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	9.9 mi (15.9 km)
Elevation gain	1,782 ft (543 m)
Average gain	180 ft per mile (34 m per km)
Longest climb	4.1 mi, 456 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	21.3%
Runnable	65% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	10.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	4%
Mild uphill	25%
Moderate uphill	14%
Steep uphill	10%
Mild downhill	22%
Moderate downhill	14%
Steep downhill	10%

Questions about Frideroche

How much elevation gain does Frideroche have?

Frideroche has 1,782 ft (543 m) of elevation gain over 9.9 miles (15.9 km). That averages 180 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Frideroche?

The difficulty score for Frideroche is 10.8 of 100. That is harder than 72.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 65% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Frideroche?

The longest climb on Frideroche runs 4.1 miles (6.6 km) and gains 456 ft (139 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 21.3%.