Cenves, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
12.8 miles (20.6 km) · 2,389 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
Randonnée des 4 Montagnes is a 12.8-mile loop route in Cenves, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, gaining 2,389 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.7 miles gaining 1,256 feet at an average 8.3% grade. About 58% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with mixed terrain.
| Distance | 12.8 mi (20.6 km) |
| Elevation gain | 2,389 ft (728 m) |
| Average gain | 187 ft per mile (35 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 5.8 mi, 224 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 25.2% |
| Runnable | 58% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 2 climbs, 2 descents |
| Profile shape | Down, then up |
| Difficulty score | 11.2 of 100 |
| Surface | trail |
| Route shape | Loop |
| Type | Route |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 30% |
| Mild uphill | 7% |
| Moderate uphill | 16% |
| Steep uphill | 12% |
| Mild downhill | 10% |
| Moderate downhill | 12% |
| Steep downhill | 14% |
Randonnée des 4 Montagnes has 2,389 ft (728 m) of elevation gain over 12.8 miles (20.6 km). That averages 187 ft of gain per mile.
The difficulty score for Randonnée des 4 Montagnes is 11.2 of 100. That is harder than 74% of routes at a similar distance. About 58% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.
The longest climb on Randonnée des 4 Montagnes runs 5.8 miles (9.3 km) and gains 224 ft (68 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 25.2%.
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