Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
11.2 miles (18.0 km) · 1,803 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
La Chapelle-Marcousse is a 11.2-mile loop route in Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, gaining 1,803 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.2 miles gaining 955 feet at an average 5.4% grade. Approximately 73% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.
| Distance | 11.2 mi (18.0 km) |
| Elevation gain | 1,803 ft (550 m) |
| Average gain | 162 ft per mile (31 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 3.2 mi, 920 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 26.8% |
| Runnable | 73% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 2 climbs, 2 descents |
| Profile shape | Rolling |
| Difficulty score | 9 of 100 |
| Surface | trail |
| Route shape | Loop |
| Type | Route |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 27% |
| Mild uphill | 17% |
| Moderate uphill | 5% |
| Steep uphill | 13% |
| Mild downhill | 16% |
| Moderate downhill | 13% |
| Steep downhill | 9% |
La Chapelle-Marcousse has 1,803 ft (550 m) of elevation gain over 11.2 miles (18.0 km). That averages 162 ft of gain per mile.
The difficulty score for La Chapelle-Marcousse is 9 of 100. That is harder than 65.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 73% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.
The longest climb on La Chapelle-Marcousse runs 3.2 miles (5.2 km) and gains 920 ft (280 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 26.8%.
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