De la Dordogne aux volcans

Saint-Sauves-d'Auvergne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

9.8 miles (15.7 km) · 1,747 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

De la Dordogne aux volcans is a 9.8-mile loop route in Saint-Sauves-d'Auvergne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, gaining 1,747 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.3 miles gaining 729 feet at an average 5.9% grade. About 62% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	9.8 mi (15.7 km)
Elevation gain	1,747 ft (533 m)
Average gain	179 ft per mile (34 m per km)
Longest climb	3.8 mi, 236 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	20.9%
Runnable	62% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	10.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	31%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	13%
Steep uphill	11%
Mild downhill	10%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	14%

Questions about De la Dordogne aux volcans

How much elevation gain does De la Dordogne aux volcans have?

De la Dordogne aux volcans has 1,747 ft (533 m) of elevation gain over 9.8 miles (15.7 km). That averages 179 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is De la Dordogne aux volcans?

The difficulty score for De la Dordogne aux volcans is 10.8 of 100. That is harder than 72.6% 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 De la Dordogne aux volcans?

The longest climb on De la Dordogne aux volcans runs 3.8 miles (6.1 km) and gains 236 ft (72 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 20.9%.