Le Plateau de la Chavade et la Roche Nite

Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

9.0 miles (14.5 km) · 2,097 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	9.0 mi (14.5 km)
Elevation gain	2,097 ft (639 m)
Average gain	233 ft per mile (44 m per km)
Longest climb	2.4 mi, 889 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	8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

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%

Questions about Le Plateau de la Chavade et la Roche Nite

How much elevation gain does Le Plateau de la Chavade et la Roche Nite have?

Le Plateau de la Chavade et la Roche Nite has 2,097 ft (639 m) of elevation gain over 9.0 miles (14.5 km). That averages 233 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Le Plateau de la Chavade et la Roche Nite?

The difficulty score for Le Plateau de la Chavade et la Roche Nite is 8 of 100. That is harder than 66.4% 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.

What is the longest climb on Le Plateau de la Chavade et la Roche Nite?

The longest climb on Le Plateau de la Chavade et la Roche Nite runs 2.4 miles (3.9 km) and gains 889 ft (271 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 41.5%.