La Haute Vallee de la Sioule

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

8.0 miles (12.9 km) · 978 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	8.0 mi (12.9 km)
Elevation gain	978 ft (298 m)
Average gain	122 ft per mile (23 m per km)
Longest climb	3.5 mi, 628 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	13%
Runnable	78% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	6.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	40%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	14%
Steep uphill	4%
Mild downhill	17%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	4%

Questions about La Haute Vallee de la Sioule

How much elevation gain does La Haute Vallee de la Sioule have?

La Haute Vallee de la Sioule has 978 ft (298 m) of elevation gain over 8.0 miles (12.9 km). That averages 122 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is La Haute Vallee de la Sioule?

The difficulty score for La Haute Vallee de la Sioule is 6.6 of 100. That is harder than 59.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 78% 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 Haute Vallee de la Sioule?

The longest climb on La Haute Vallee de la Sioule runs 3.5 miles (5.6 km) and gains 628 ft (191 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 13%.