Sentier des Écureuils

Le Poizat-Lalleyriat, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

8.7 miles (14.0 km) · 1,277 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Sentier des Écureuils is a 8.7-mile loop route in Le Poizat-Lalleyriat, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, gaining 1,277 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 1.9 miles gaining 451 feet at an average 4.3% grade. Approximately 76% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance8.7 mi (14.0 km)
Elevation gain1,277 ft (389 m)
Average gain147 ft per mile (28 m per km)
Longest climb5.2 mi, 553 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade16.4%
Runnable76% of the route
Climbs / descents2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shapeRolling
Difficulty score7.9 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat30%
Mild uphill28%
Moderate uphill9%
Steep uphill7%
Mild downhill8%
Moderate downhill10%
Steep downhill8%

Questions about Sentier des Écureuils

How much elevation gain does Sentier des Écureuils have?

Sentier des Écureuils has 1,277 ft (389 m) of elevation gain over 8.7 miles (14.0 km). That averages 147 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Sentier des Écureuils?

The difficulty score for Sentier des Écureuils is 7.9 of 100. That is harder than 60.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 76% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Sentier des Écureuils?

The longest climb on Sentier des Écureuils runs 5.2 miles (8.3 km) and gains 553 ft (169 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 16.4%.

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