St Gervais - La Fayet - St Gervais, France - Trail Running Directory

Nice flowy trail down to the La Fayet township, then a nice gradual trail back up to St Gervais

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Last Updated: 2nd Oct 2026

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Grunt Factor: 7 ?

Gnarl Factor: 37 ?

5.0km

Length of run

260m

Total Ascent

265m

Total Descent

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St Gervais - La Fayet - St Gervais, France

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Type of Run

Urban

Loop

Undulating, some big hills

Native bush

Other

Run Makeup

25%

75%

Sealed Road

Moderate Single Track

Average Uphill Gradient: +10.30%

Average Downhill Gradient: -10.40%

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Estimated Times to Run

1:20

Slow

0:55

Moderate

0:40

Fast

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Guide

Follow the trail, with the little direction arrows & the yellowey - greeney signs that indicate pedestrian / bike access.

The trail takes you down to the La Fayet township. A small road section will get you back to the trail which runs alongside the tramline. it's a bit tricky to find initially, but you'll see a direction marker, pointing the way.

Follow the direction signs back up to St Gervais. You'll end up on the road when you are close to the finish.

None at the Gondola, but available at the train station in La Fayet

Transport and parking:

Parking is available at the Gondola

Dog friendly:

Unknown

Navigation Rating:

Moderate.

Navigation Tips:

On the trail down, follow direction signs for La Fayet. On the trail up, follow signs to St Gervais

Cellphone Coverage:

Perfect throughout.

Suggested Gear List:

Cellphone

Availability of Water:

None on trail

Seasonality Issues:

Anytime where there's no snow

Use your judgement:

The information provided is a guide only. Conditions, access and hazards can change, so use your own judgement and check current local information before heading out. Make sure the route or location is suitable for your experience, fitness and equipment, and check any access restrictions or permissions that may apply.

Max Burry
837 Av. du Mont d'Arbois, 74170 Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France
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