Montfroid

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

15.3 miles (24.6 km) · 3,945 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Montfroid is a 15.3-mile loop route in Saint-Sorlin-d'Arves, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, gaining 3,945 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.0 miles gaining 1,182 feet at an average 11.5% grade. About 47% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	15.3 mi (24.6 km)
Elevation gain	3,945 ft (1,203 m)
Average gain	258 ft per mile (49 m per km)
Longest climb	4.7 mi, 2,102 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	35.9%
Runnable	47% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	16.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	22%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	16%
Steep uphill	16%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	22%

Questions about Montfroid

How much elevation gain does Montfroid have?

Montfroid has 3,945 ft (1,203 m) of elevation gain over 15.3 miles (24.6 km). That averages 258 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Montfroid?

The difficulty score for Montfroid is 16.7 of 100. That is harder than 86.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 47% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Montfroid?

The longest climb on Montfroid runs 4.7 miles (7.6 km) and gains 2,102 ft (641 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 35.9%.