La Chapelle-Marcousse

Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

11.2 miles (18.0 km) · 1,797 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	11.2 mi (18.0 km)
Elevation gain	1,797 ft (548 m)
Average gain	161 ft per mile (30 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	6.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

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%

Questions about La Chapelle-Marcousse

How much elevation gain does La Chapelle-Marcousse have?

La Chapelle-Marcousse has 1,797 ft (548 m) of elevation gain over 11.2 miles (18.0 km). That averages 161 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is La Chapelle-Marcousse?

The difficulty score for La Chapelle-Marcousse is 6.8 of 100. That is harder than 60% 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.

What is the longest climb on La Chapelle-Marcousse?

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%.