Eldorado ! Le col du Charnier

Le Dévoluy, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

9.1 miles (14.7 km) · 3,111 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Eldorado ! Le col du Charnier is a 9.1-mile loop route in Le Dévoluy, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, gaining 3,111 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 4.6 miles gaining 2,950 feet at an average 11.5% grade. Only 28% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	9.1 mi (14.7 km)
Elevation gain	3,111 ft (948 m)
Average gain	341 ft per mile (65 m per km)
Longest climb	4.3 mi, 2,787 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	33.3%
Runnable	28% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	19 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	8%
Mild uphill	4%
Moderate uphill	13%
Steep uphill	29%
Mild downhill	6%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	30%

Questions about Eldorado ! Le col du Charnier

How much elevation gain does Eldorado ! Le col du Charnier have?

Eldorado ! Le col du Charnier has 3,111 ft (948 m) of elevation gain over 9.1 miles (14.7 km). That averages 341 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Eldorado ! Le col du Charnier?

The difficulty score for Eldorado ! Le col du Charnier is 19 of 100. That is harder than 89.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 28% 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 du Charnier?

The longest climb on Eldorado ! Le col du Charnier runs 4.3 miles (7.0 km) and gains 2,787 ft (849 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 33.3%.