La Maziere

Saint-Priest-des-Champs, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

8.8 miles (14.2 km) · 1,121 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

La Maziere is a 8.8-mile loop route in Saint-Priest-des-Champs, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, gaining 1,121 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 1.1 miles gaining 202 feet at an average 6.3% grade. Approximately 79% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	8.8 mi (14.2 km)
Elevation gain	1,121 ft (342 m)
Average gain	127 ft per mile (24 m per km)
Longest climb	4.2 mi, 229 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	24.5%
Runnable	79% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	7.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	37%
Mild uphill	17%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	5%
Mild downhill	15%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	5%

Questions about La Maziere

How much elevation gain does La Maziere have?

La Maziere has 1,121 ft (342 m) of elevation gain over 8.8 miles (14.2 km). That averages 127 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is La Maziere?

The difficulty score for La Maziere is 7.2 of 100. That is harder than 56.6% 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 La Maziere?

The longest climb on La Maziere runs 4.2 miles (6.8 km) and gains 229 ft (70 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 24.5%.