Le Puy Gros

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

9.5 miles (15.3 km) · 2,162 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Le Puy Gros is a 9.5-mile loop route in Parc naturel régional Livradois-Forez, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, gaining 2,162 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.8 miles gaining 1,979 feet at an average 9.7% grade. About 52% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.5 mi (15.3 km)
Elevation gain	2,162 ft (659 m)
Average gain	227 ft per mile (43 m per km)
Longest climb	3.8 mi, 1,913 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	24.3%
Runnable	52% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	13.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	26%
Mild uphill	7%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	19%
Mild downhill	10%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	20%

Questions about Le Puy Gros

How much elevation gain does Le Puy Gros have?

Le Puy Gros has 2,162 ft (659 m) of elevation gain over 9.5 miles (15.3 km). That averages 227 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Le Puy Gros?

The difficulty score for Le Puy Gros is 13.1 of 100. That is harder than 79.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 52% 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 Puy Gros?

The longest climb on Le Puy Gros runs 3.8 miles (6.0 km) and gains 1,913 ft (583 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 24.3%.