Eldorado ! Le col de Vallonpierre

Parc national des Écrins (cœur), Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

11.3 miles (18.2 km) · 4,840 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Eldorado ! Le col de Vallonpierre is a 11.3-mile loop route in Parc national des Écrins (cœur), Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, gaining 4,840 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.4 miles gaining 2,863 feet at an average 15.9% grade. Only 38% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route both opens and finishes with flat terrain.