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.

Route facts

Distance	10.9 mi (17.6 km)
Elevation gain	1,554 ft (474 m)
Average gain	142 ft per mile (27 m per km)
Longest climb	4.2 mi, 893 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	27.6%
Runnable	79% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	9.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	12%
Mild uphill	21%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	8%
Mild downhill	28%
Moderate downhill	18%
Steep downhill	3%

Questions about Le Puy de Baladou

How much elevation gain does Le Puy de Baladou have?

Le Puy de Baladou has 1,554 ft (474 m) of elevation gain over 10.9 miles (17.6 km). That averages 142 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Le Puy de Baladou?

The difficulty score for Le Puy de Baladou is 9.5 of 100. That is harder than 67.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 79% 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 Puy de Baladou?

The longest climb on Le Puy de Baladou runs 4.2 miles (6.8 km) and gains 893 ft (272 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 27.6%.