Les Moulins de la Morge

Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

8.1 miles (13.0 km) · 1,208 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Les Moulins de la Morge is a 8.1-mile loop route in Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, gaining 1,208 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 2.3 miles gaining 697 feet at an average 5.5% grade. About 65% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a gradual descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.1 mi (13.0 km)
Elevation gain	1,208 ft (368 m)
Average gain	149 ft per mile (28 m per km)
Longest climb	3.6 mi, 635 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	17.7%
Runnable	65% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	10.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	37%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	19%
Steep uphill	7%
Mild downhill	6%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	9%

Questions about Les Moulins de la Morge

How much elevation gain does Les Moulins de la Morge have?

Les Moulins de la Morge has 1,208 ft (368 m) of elevation gain over 8.1 miles (13.0 km). That averages 149 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Les Moulins de la Morge?

The difficulty score for Les Moulins de la Morge is 10.3 of 100. That is harder than 70.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 65% 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 Moulins de la Morge?

The longest climb on Les Moulins de la Morge runs 3.6 miles (5.8 km) and gains 635 ft (193 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 17.7%.