Parc naturel régional des Monts d'Ardèche, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
8.5 miles (13.7 km) · 2,026 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
Le sentier des Lauzes is a 8.5-mile loop route in Parc naturel régional des Monts d'Ardèche, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, gaining 2,026 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.4 miles gaining 637 feet at an average 22.8% grade. About 58% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.
| Distance | 8.5 mi (13.7 km) |
| Elevation gain | 2,026 ft (618 m) |
| Average gain | 239 ft per mile (45 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 2.4 mi, 429 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 38.3% |
| Runnable | 58% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 3 climbs, 2 descents |
| Profile shape | Down, then up |
| Difficulty score | 9.5 of 100 |
| Surface | trail |
| Route shape | Loop |
| Type | Route |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 24% |
| Mild uphill | 12% |
| Moderate uphill | 5% |
| Steep uphill | 16% |
| Mild downhill | 8% |
| Moderate downhill | 14% |
| Steep downhill | 20% |
Le sentier des Lauzes has 2,026 ft (618 m) of elevation gain over 8.5 miles (13.7 km). That averages 239 ft of gain per mile.
The difficulty score for Le sentier des Lauzes is 9.5 of 100. That is harder than 67.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 58% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.
The longest climb on Le sentier des Lauzes runs 2.4 miles (3.9 km) and gains 429 ft (131 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 38.3%.
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