Les Étangs

Montel-de-Gelat, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

10.7 miles (17.2 km) · 825 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Les Étangs is a 10.7-mile loop route in Montel-de-Gelat, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, gaining 825 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 2.9 miles gaining 322 feet at an average 0.9% grade. Approximately 93% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	10.7 mi (17.2 km)
Elevation gain	825 ft (251 m)
Average gain	77 ft per mile (15 m per km)
Longest climb	1.1 mi, 165 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	11.2%
Runnable	93% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	3.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	63%
Mild uphill	17%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	2%

Questions about Les Étangs

How much elevation gain does Les Étangs have?

Les Étangs has 825 ft (251 m) of elevation gain over 10.7 miles (17.2 km). That averages 77 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Les Étangs?

The difficulty score for Les Étangs is 3.9 of 100. That is harder than 36.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 93% 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 Étangs?

The longest climb on Les Étangs runs 1.1 miles (1.8 km) and gains 165 ft (50 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 11.2%.