Montlune

Parc naturel régional Livradois-Forez, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

8.1 miles (13.1 km) · 1,727 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Montlune is a 8.1-mile loop route in Parc naturel régional Livradois-Forez, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, gaining 1,727 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.8 miles gaining 1,113 feet at an average 7.0% grade. About 56% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.1 mi (13.1 km)
Elevation gain	1,727 ft (526 m)
Average gain	212 ft per mile (40 m per km)
Longest climb	2.8 mi, 1,043 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	26.7%
Runnable	56% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	11.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	11%
Mild uphill	21%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	17%
Mild downhill	15%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	18%

Questions about Montlune

How much elevation gain does Montlune have?

Montlune has 1,727 ft (526 m) of elevation gain over 8.1 miles (13.1 km). That averages 212 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Montlune?

The difficulty score for Montlune is 11.7 of 100. That is harder than 75.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 56% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Montlune?

The longest climb on Montlune runs 2.8 miles (4.5 km) and gains 1,043 ft (318 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 26.7%.