Parc naturel régional Livradois-Forez, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
8.1 miles (13.1 km) · 1,863 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
La Vallee de Civadoux is a 8.1-mile loop route in Parc naturel régional Livradois-Forez, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, gaining 1,863 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 1.2 miles gaining 645 feet at an average 10.2% grade. About 56% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a gradual climb.
| Distance | 8.1 mi (13.1 km) |
| Elevation gain | 1,863 ft (568 m) |
| Average gain | 229 ft per mile (43 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 4.4 mi, 859 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 27.4% |
| Runnable | 56% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 1 climbs, 2 descents |
| Profile shape | Up, then down |
| Difficulty score | 11.8 of 100 |
| Surface | trail |
| Route shape | Loop |
| Type | Route |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 12% |
| Mild uphill | 13% |
| Moderate uphill | 14% |
| Steep uphill | 16% |
| Mild downhill | 20% |
| Moderate downhill | 11% |
| Steep downhill | 14% |
La Vallee de Civadoux has 1,863 ft (568 m) of elevation gain over 8.1 miles (13.1 km). That averages 229 ft of gain per mile.
The difficulty score for La Vallee de Civadoux is 11.8 of 100. That is harder than 75.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 56% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.
The longest climb on La Vallee de Civadoux runs 4.4 miles (7.1 km) and gains 859 ft (262 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 27.4%.
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