Le Château de Mons

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

10.3 miles (16.6 km) · 1,289 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Le Château de Mons is a 10.3-mile loop route in Parc naturel régional Livradois-Forez, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, gaining 1,289 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.5 miles gaining 827 feet at an average 3.5% grade. Approximately 76% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a gradual descent.

Route facts

Distance	10.3 mi (16.6 km)
Elevation gain	1,289 ft (393 m)
Average gain	125 ft per mile (24 m per km)
Longest climb	4.7 mi, 686 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	18.8%
Runnable	76% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	8.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	46%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	6%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	6%

Questions about Le Château de Mons

How much elevation gain does Le Château de Mons have?

Le Château de Mons has 1,289 ft (393 m) of elevation gain over 10.3 miles (16.6 km). That averages 125 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Le Château de Mons?

The difficulty score for Le Château de Mons is 8.2 of 100. That is harder than 61.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 76% 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 Château de Mons?

The longest climb on Le Château de Mons runs 4.7 miles (7.6 km) and gains 686 ft (209 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 18.8%.