Saint Jean Saint Gervais

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

9.0 miles (14.5 km) · 2,088 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Saint Jean Saint Gervais is a 9.0-mile loop route in Parc naturel régional Livradois-Forez, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, gaining 2,088 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.6 miles gaining 1,204 feet at an average 8.3% grade. About 51% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.0 mi (14.5 km)
Elevation gain	2,088 ft (636 m)
Average gain	232 ft per mile (44 m per km)
Longest climb	2.6 mi, 1,148 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	42.1%
Runnable	51% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	12.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	18%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	19%
Mild downhill	8%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	19%

Questions about Saint Jean Saint Gervais

How much elevation gain does Saint Jean Saint Gervais have?

Saint Jean Saint Gervais has 2,088 ft (636 m) of elevation gain over 9.0 miles (14.5 km). That averages 232 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Saint Jean Saint Gervais?

The difficulty score for Saint Jean Saint Gervais is 12.1 of 100. That is harder than 76.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 51% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Saint Jean Saint Gervais?

The longest climb on Saint Jean Saint Gervais runs 2.6 miles (4.2 km) and gains 1,148 ft (350 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 42.1%.