Chapelle Saint-Valentin

Saint-Angel, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

8.2 miles (13.2 km) · 1,536 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Chapelle Saint-Valentin is a 8.2-mile loop route in Saint-Angel, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, gaining 1,536 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.2 miles gaining 812 feet at an average 6.8% grade. About 62% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.2 mi (13.2 km)
Elevation gain	1,536 ft (468 m)
Average gain	187 ft per mile (35 m per km)
Longest climb	4.4 mi, 1,109 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	22.3%
Runnable	62% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	11.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	12%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	17%
Mild downhill	23%
Moderate downhill	18%
Steep downhill	10%

Questions about Chapelle Saint-Valentin

How much elevation gain does Chapelle Saint-Valentin have?

Chapelle Saint-Valentin has 1,536 ft (468 m) of elevation gain over 8.2 miles (13.2 km). That averages 187 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Chapelle Saint-Valentin?

The difficulty score for Chapelle Saint-Valentin is 11.3 of 100. That is harder than 74% of routes at a similar distance. About 62% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Chapelle Saint-Valentin?

The longest climb on Chapelle Saint-Valentin runs 4.4 miles (7.1 km) and gains 1,109 ft (338 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 22.3%.