Sentier nature Grand Lausanne

District de Lausanne, Vaud, Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera/Svizra

11.8 miles (19.0 km) · 1,190 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Sentier nature Grand Lausanne is a 11.8-mile loop route in District de Lausanne, Vaud, Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera/Svizra, gaining 1,235 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 4.9 miles gaining 653 feet at an average 2.4% grade. Approximately 80% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	11.8 mi (19.0 km)
Elevation gain	1,190 ft (363 m)
Average gain	101 ft per mile (19 m per km)
Longest climb	2.9 mi, 365 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	16.7%
Runnable	79% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	5.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	31%
Mild uphill	22%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	6%
Mild downhill	23%
Moderate downhill	3%
Steep downhill	8%

Questions about Sentier nature Grand Lausanne

How much elevation gain does Sentier nature Grand Lausanne have?

Sentier nature Grand Lausanne has 1,190 ft (363 m) of elevation gain over 11.8 miles (19.0 km). That averages 101 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Sentier nature Grand Lausanne?

The difficulty score for Sentier nature Grand Lausanne is 5.9 of 100. That is harder than 48.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 79% 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 nature Grand Lausanne?

The longest climb on Sentier nature Grand Lausanne runs 2.9 miles (4.7 km) and gains 365 ft (111 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 16.7%.