Le Puy de Baladou

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

10.9 miles (17.6 km) · 1,554 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Le Puy de Baladou is a 10.9-mile loop route in Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, gaining 1,554 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.2 miles gaining 962 feet at an average 12.6% grade. Approximately 79% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.