Le Pré Lorrain 7

MODERATE (1.7/10)

Circular route from Mouthe

Distance
13.7 km
Ascent
+273 m
Descent
-274 m
Est. Time
3h 29m
Altitude
933.9–1,062.8 m
Type
circular

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Le Pré Lorrain 7 is a 13.7 km circular moderate hiking route in Switzerland, starting and finishing at Mouthe. The route covers 273m of ascent and 274m of descent, with elevations ranging from 933m to 1,062m. Allow approximately 3h 29m for the full route.

With 97% of the route below 15% gradient, strong trail runners can maintain a good rhythm for much of the distance. The steepest pitches reach 26% gradient.

Budget roughly 1,600 kcal of energy expenditure and 2.1 L of water.

Low-altitude route (max 1063m). Hikeable most of the year.

Elevation Profile

950m975m1,000m1,025m1,050m1,075m0 km2 km4 km6 km8 km10 km12 km14 km1,063m934m
Flat (<5%) Easy (5–10%) Moderate (10–15%) Steep (15–25%)

Route Map

Segment Breakdown

Auto-analyzed from the elevation profile. Each segment shows the dominant character for planning your effort.

SegmentDist↑ / ↓TimeCharacter
Mouthe → km 4.5 (980m)
937–980m
4.5 km+81m / -37m1h 03m🏃 Highly Runnable
km 4.5 (980m) → km 9.1 (1056m)
976–1,056m
4.5 km+136m / -59m1h 09m📈 Climbing
km 9.1 (1056m) → Mouthe
934–1,063m
4.7 km+30m / -152m1h 03m📉 Descending
Total13.7 km+273m / -274m3h 16m

Pace & Fuel Calculator

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Fast Hiker / Jogger
Est. Finish Time
2h 03m
Calories
1,336 kcal
Water Needed
1.8 L
Effort Distance
17.8 km
flat-equivalent
🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (92g total) 🧂 Electrolytes: ~1027mg sodium/hr

Terrain Analysis

Runnability
97%
Very Runnable
% of route below 15% gradient
Climb Ratio
20 m/km
Gentle profile
↑ 273m ↓ 274m
High Point
1,062.8 m
Mountain zone
Low point: 933.9m — Range: 128.9m

Surface & Technicality

Terrain Difficulty Breakdown
Runnable Flat (75%) Easy Grade (19%) Moderate Climb (5%)

🏃 Mostly runnable with gentle terrain. Great for fast trail running.

Sun Exposure

🌲 Well Shaded 24% exposed · 76% shaded
Route shade profile
Forest/shaded (76%) Open terrain (24%)
South-facing: 16% of route — mostly north-facing, less direct sun

🌲 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

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Conditions for June

✅ In season — good conditions expected
Snow Risk
0%
Unlikely
61% north-facing slopes
Mud Risk
15%
Low
Ice Risk
0%
Unlikely

Snow unlikely at this elevation in June. Trail conditions expected to be clear.

Best months: April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November

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Suggested Gear List

Auto-generated based on 13.7 km, 273m ascent, max altitude 1062.8m, ~3h duration.

Essential 4 items
  • 👟
    Trail running shoes / hiking boots
    Required for any trail
  • 📱
    Phone (charged) + offline map
    Navigation & emergency contact
  • 💧
    2L hydration pack
    No water sources on route
  • 🍫
    Trail mix, bars & sandwich
    Est. 1600 kcal burn
Recommended 3 items
  • 🧴
    Sunscreen
    Basic sun protection
  • 🩹
    Mini first aid kit
    Blister plasters, tape, antiseptic
  • 🧊
    Microspikes / light crampons
    Snow risk in December, January, February
Nice to have 1 items
  • 🦵
    Gaiters
    Keep snow out of boots

Nearby Points of Interest

📍 Nearby Places

  • La Grangette km 1.4 · 2.0 km off trail
  • Les Chasaux km 10.8 · 2.4 km off trail
  • Le Petit Pouille km 1.3 · 2.6 km off trail
  • Les Chenalettes km 14 · 2.6 km off trail
  • Le Gros Pouille km 1.4 · 2.9 km off trail

Route Details

Network
Sport
hiking
Start
Mouthe
End
Mouthe
Start Coordinates
46.71009, 6.19547
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