La Voie Romaine

Vaugneray, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

8.4 miles (13.5 km) · 1,773 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

La Voie Romaine is a 8.4-mile loop route in Vaugneray, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, gaining 1,773 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.3 miles gaining 1,425 feet at an average 7.1% grade. About 56% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.4 mi (13.5 km)
Elevation gain	1,773 ft (540 m)
Average gain	212 ft per mile (40 m per km)
Longest climb	2.9 mi, 1,332 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	27.2%
Runnable	56% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	12.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	15%
Mild uphill	8%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	18%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	19%
Steep downhill	14%

Questions about La Voie Romaine

How much elevation gain does La Voie Romaine have?

La Voie Romaine has 1,773 ft (540 m) of elevation gain over 8.4 miles (13.5 km). That averages 212 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is La Voie Romaine?

The difficulty score for La Voie Romaine is 12.2 of 100. That is harder than 76.8% 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.

What is the longest climb on La Voie Romaine?

The longest climb on La Voie Romaine runs 2.9 miles (4.7 km) and gains 1,332 ft (406 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 27.2%.