Le Bois de la Garde

La Cellette, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

8.7 miles (14.0 km) · 1,176 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Le Bois de la Garde is a 8.7-mile loop route in La Cellette, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, gaining 1,176 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.0 miles gaining 727 feet at an average 6.5% grade. Approximately 72% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a gradual climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.7 mi (14.0 km)
Elevation gain	1,176 ft (358 m)
Average gain	136 ft per mile (26 m per km)
Longest climb	6.2 mi, 539 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	17.9%
Runnable	72% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	8.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	40%
Mild uphill	5%
Moderate uphill	14%
Steep uphill	8%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	15%
Steep downhill	6%

Questions about Le Bois de la Garde

How much elevation gain does Le Bois de la Garde have?

Le Bois de la Garde has 1,176 ft (358 m) of elevation gain over 8.7 miles (14.0 km). That averages 136 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Le Bois de la Garde?

The difficulty score for Le Bois de la Garde is 8.8 of 100. That is harder than 64.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 72% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Le Bois de la Garde?

The longest climb on Le Bois de la Garde runs 6.2 miles (10.1 km) and gains 539 ft (164 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 17.9%.