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.

Route facts

Distance	11.3 mi (18.2 km)
Elevation gain	4,840 ft (1,475 m)
Average gain	427 ft per mile (81 m per km)
Longest climb	3.4 mi, 2,863 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	60.6%
Runnable	38% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	17.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	3%
Mild uphill	16%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	28%
Mild downhill	10%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	27%

Questions about Eldorado ! Le col de Vallonpierre

How much elevation gain does Eldorado ! Le col de Vallonpierre have?

Eldorado ! Le col de Vallonpierre has 4,840 ft (1,475 m) of elevation gain over 11.3 miles (18.2 km). That averages 427 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Eldorado ! Le col de Vallonpierre?

The difficulty score for Eldorado ! Le col de Vallonpierre is 17.6 of 100. That is harder than 87.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 38% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Eldorado ! Le col de Vallonpierre?

The longest climb on Eldorado ! Le col de Vallonpierre runs 3.4 miles (5.5 km) and gains 2,863 ft (873 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 60.6%.