Haut Valromey, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
10.7 miles (17.2 km) · 1,958 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
Sentier du Maquis de Retord is a 10.7-mile loop route in Haut Valromey, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, gaining 1,958 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.3 miles gaining 1,270 feet at an average 7.2% grade. About 65% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.
| Distance | 10.7 mi (17.2 km) |
| Elevation gain | 1,958 ft (597 m) |
| Average gain | 183 ft per mile (35 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 6.3 mi, 1,523 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 20.8% |
| Runnable | 65% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 2 climbs, 2 descents |
| Profile shape | Up, then down |
| Difficulty score | 11 of 100 |
| Surface | trail |
| Route shape | Loop |
| Type | Route |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 9% |
| Mild uphill | 21% |
| Moderate uphill | 9% |
| Steep uphill | 16% |
| Mild downhill | 18% |
| Moderate downhill | 17% |
| Steep downhill | 11% |
Sentier du Maquis de Retord has 1,958 ft (597 m) of elevation gain over 10.7 miles (17.2 km). That averages 183 ft of gain per mile.
The difficulty score for Sentier du Maquis de Retord is 11 of 100. That is harder than 73.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 65% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.
The longest climb on Sentier du Maquis de Retord runs 6.3 miles (10.1 km) and gains 1,523 ft (464 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 20.8%.
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