La Pierre qui Tourne
EASY (1/10)Circular route from Les Grangettes
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La Pierre qui Tourne is a 8.2 km circular easy hiking route in Switzerland, starting and finishing at Les Grangettes. The route covers 193m of ascent and 193m of descent, with elevations ranging from 861m to 979m. Allow approximately 2h 07m for the full route.
The route is divided into 2 segments. The toughest stretch is the 7.0 km from Fontenoy to Les Grangettes, climbing 116m.
With 95% of the route below 15% gradient, strong trail runners can maintain a good rhythm for much of the distance.
Budget roughly 949 kcal of energy expenditure and 1.3 L of water.
Low-altitude route (max 980m). Hikeable most of the year.
Elevation Profile
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Trail Splits
Waypoint-to-waypoint breakdown with estimated hiking times (Naismith's Rule).
| Segment | Dist | β Ascent | β Descent | Time | Cum. km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
π Les Grangettes β Fontenoy | 1.2 km | +78m | -6m | 22 min | 1.2 |
β°οΈ Fontenoy β Les Grangettes | 7.0 km | +116m | -188m | 1h 44m | 8.2 |
| Total | 8.2 km | +193m | -193m | 2h 07m | 8.2 |
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Terrain Analysis
Surface & Technicality
π Mostly runnable with gentle terrain. Great for fast trail running.
Sun Exposure
π² Mostly shaded route. Good tree cover at lower elevations. Less sun exposure risk, but still carry sun protection for any exposed ridge sections.
Current Conditions
Conditions for July
β Snow unlikely at this elevation in July. Trail conditions expected to be clear.
Snow Conditions
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Suggested Gear List
Auto-generated based on 8.2 km, 193m ascent, max altitude 979.8m, ~2h duration.
- π Trail running shoes / hiking bootsRequired for any trail
- π± Phone (charged) + offline mapNavigation & emergency contact
- π§ 1L water bottleNo water sources on route
- π« Energy bars & gelsEst. 949 kcal burn
- 𧴠SunscreenBasic sun protection
- π©Ή Mini first aid kitBlister plasters, tape, antiseptic
- π§ Microspikes / light cramponsSnow risk in December, January, February
- 𦡠GaitersKeep snow out of boots
Nearby Points of Interest
β°οΈ Peaks
- Fontenoy km 1.2 Β· 1.4 km off trail
- Sur Cotillard 1.4 km off trail
π Nearby Places
- Les Rochettes km 8 Β· 1.7 km off trail
Route Details
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- Sport
- hiking
- Start
- Les Grangettes
- End
- Les Grangettes
- Start Coordinates
- 46.82968, 6.31255
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