Le Monorail

Panissières, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

14.8 miles (23.9 km) · 2,000 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Le Monorail is a 14.8-mile loop route in Panissières, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, gaining 2,000 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 5.8 miles gaining 1,461 feet at an average 3.4% grade. Approximately 73% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	14.8 mi (23.9 km)
Elevation gain	2,000 ft (610 m)
Average gain	135 ft per mile (26 m per km)
Longest climb	5.8 mi, 1,044 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	16.5%
Runnable	73% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	8.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	36%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	13%
Steep uphill	7%
Mild downhill	18%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	7%

Questions about Le Monorail

How much elevation gain does Le Monorail have?

Le Monorail has 2,000 ft (610 m) of elevation gain over 14.8 miles (23.9 km). That averages 135 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Le Monorail?

The difficulty score for Le Monorail is 8.6 of 100. That is harder than 63.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 73% 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 Monorail?

The longest climb on Le Monorail runs 5.8 miles (9.4 km) and gains 1,044 ft (318 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 16.5%.