Capu’Dor

Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

10.2 miles (16.5 km) · 2,172 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Capu’Dor is a 10.2-mile loop route in Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, gaining 2,172 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 4.1 miles gaining 1,590 feet at an average 5.5% grade. About 65% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	10.2 mi (16.5 km)
Elevation gain	2,172 ft (662 m)
Average gain	212 ft per mile (40 m per km)
Longest climb	4.3 mi, 830 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	36.8%
Runnable	65% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	11.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	24%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	14%
Mild downhill	15%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	11%

Questions about Capu’Dor

How much elevation gain does Capu’Dor have?

Capu’Dor has 2,172 ft (662 m) of elevation gain over 10.2 miles (16.5 km). That averages 212 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Capu’Dor?

The difficulty score for Capu’Dor is 11.1 of 100. That is harder than 73.5% 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.

What is the longest climb on Capu’Dor?

The longest climb on Capu’Dor runs 4.3 miles (7.0 km) and gains 830 ft (253 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 36.8%.