Les Burons

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

8.6 miles (13.8 km) · 1,922 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	8.6 mi (13.8 km)
Elevation gain	1,922 ft (586 m)
Average gain	224 ft per mile (42 m per km)
Longest climb	2.6 mi, 1,333 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	36.3%
Runnable	58% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	9.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	16%
Mild uphill	8%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	21%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	20%
Steep downhill	15%

Questions about Les Burons

How much elevation gain does Les Burons have?

Les Burons has 1,922 ft (586 m) of elevation gain over 8.6 miles (13.8 km). That averages 224 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Les Burons?

The difficulty score for Les Burons is 9.9 of 100. That is harder than 74.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 58% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Les Burons?

The longest climb on Les Burons runs 2.6 miles (4.3 km) and gains 1,333 ft (406 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 36.3%.