Les Fayettes

Saint-Barthélemy-Lestra, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

8.2 miles (13.2 km) · 1,287 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Les Fayettes is a 8.2-mile loop route in Saint-Barthélemy-Lestra, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, gaining 1,287 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 2.4 miles gaining 499 feet at an average 6.2% grade. About 66% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.2 mi (13.2 km)
Elevation gain	1,287 ft (392 m)
Average gain	157 ft per mile (30 m per km)
Longest climb	4.4 mi, 382 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	20.5%
Runnable	66% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	9.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	36%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	15%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	10%

Questions about Les Fayettes

How much elevation gain does Les Fayettes have?

Les Fayettes has 1,287 ft (392 m) of elevation gain over 8.2 miles (13.2 km). That averages 157 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Les Fayettes?

The difficulty score for Les Fayettes is 9.5 of 100. That is harder than 67.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 66% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Les Fayettes?

The longest climb on Les Fayettes runs 4.4 miles (7.1 km) and gains 382 ft (116 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 20.5%.