Le Duffre

Valdrôme, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

9.2 miles (14.8 km) · 2,280 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Le Duffre is a 9.2-mile loop route in Valdrôme, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, gaining 2,280 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 4.0 miles gaining 1,909 feet at an average 8.5% grade. About 47% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with flat terrain and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	9.2 mi (14.8 km)
Elevation gain	2,280 ft (695 m)
Average gain	247 ft per mile (47 m per km)
Longest climb	6.8 mi, 989 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	26%
Runnable	47% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	15 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	26%
Mild uphill	10%
Moderate uphill	14%
Steep uphill	18%
Mild downhill	4%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	20%

Questions about Le Duffre

How much elevation gain does Le Duffre have?

Le Duffre has 2,280 ft (695 m) of elevation gain over 9.2 miles (14.8 km). That averages 247 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Le Duffre?

The difficulty score for Le Duffre is 15 of 100. That is harder than 83.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 47% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Le Duffre?

The longest climb on Le Duffre runs 6.8 miles (10.9 km) and gains 989 ft (301 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 26%.