L'Ouillon

Saint-Sorlin-d'Arves, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

8.3 miles (13.3 km) · 3,472 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

L'Ouillon is a 8.3-mile loop route in Saint-Sorlin-d'Arves, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, gaining 3,472 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.4 miles gaining 2,962 feet at an average 16.5% grade. Only 32% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.3 mi (13.3 km)
Elevation gain	3,472 ft (1,058 m)
Average gain	420 ft per mile (80 m per km)
Longest climb	3.0 mi, 2,960 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	38%
Runnable	32% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	19.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	9%
Mild uphill	5%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	33%
Mild downhill	10%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	27%

Questions about L'Ouillon

How much elevation gain does L'Ouillon have?

L'Ouillon has 3,472 ft (1,058 m) of elevation gain over 8.3 miles (13.3 km). That averages 420 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is L'Ouillon?

The difficulty score for L'Ouillon is 19.7 of 100. That is harder than 90.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 32% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on L'Ouillon?

The longest climb on L'Ouillon runs 3.0 miles (4.8 km) and gains 2,960 ft (902 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 38%.