La Vallée de Chaudefour

Réserve naturelle de la vallée de Chaudefour, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

8.9 miles (14.4 km) · 2,897 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance8.9 mi (14.4 km)
Elevation gain2,897 ft (883 m)
Average gain325 ft per mile (62 m per km)
Longest climb1.8 mi, 1,446 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade30.8%
Runnable35% of the route
Climbs / descents3 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shapeUp, then down
Difficulty score13.6 of 100
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Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat2%
Mild uphill13%
Moderate uphill8%
Steep uphill28%
Mild downhill12%
Moderate downhill7%
Steep downhill30%

Questions about La Vallée de Chaudefour

How much elevation gain does La Vallée de Chaudefour have?

La Vallée de Chaudefour has 2,897 ft (883 m) of elevation gain over 8.9 miles (14.4 km). That averages 325 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is La Vallée de Chaudefour?

The difficulty score for La Vallée de Chaudefour is 13.6 of 100. That is harder than 84.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 35% 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 Vallée de Chaudefour?

The longest climb on La Vallée de Chaudefour runs 1.8 miles (2.8 km) and gains 1,446 ft (441 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 30.8%.

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