Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
9.0 miles (14.5 km) · 2,087 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
Le Plateau de la Chavade et la Roche Nite is a 9.0-mile loop route in Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, gaining 2,087 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.4 miles gaining 935 feet at an average 10.8% grade. About 61% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.
| Distance | 9.0 mi (14.5 km) |
| Elevation gain | 2,087 ft (636 m) |
| Average gain | 232 ft per mile (44 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 4.3 mi, 998 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 41.5% |
| Runnable | 61% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 3 climbs, 2 descents |
| Profile shape | Down, then up |
| Difficulty score | 10.6 of 100 |
| Surface | trail |
| Route shape | Loop |
| Type | Route |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 22% |
| Mild uphill | 18% |
| Moderate uphill | 5% |
| Steep uphill | 17% |
| Mild downhill | 13% |
| Moderate downhill | 9% |
| Steep downhill | 16% |
Le Plateau de la Chavade et la Roche Nite has 2,087 ft (636 m) of elevation gain over 9.0 miles (14.5 km). That averages 232 ft of gain per mile.
The difficulty score for Le Plateau de la Chavade et la Roche Nite is 10.6 of 100. That is harder than 71.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 61% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.
The longest climb on Le Plateau de la Chavade et la Roche Nite runs 4.3 miles (6.9 km) and gains 998 ft (304 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 41.5%.
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