Les Burons

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

8.6 miles (13.8 km) · 1,931 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Les Burons is a 8.6-mile loop route in Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, gaining 1,931 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.6 miles gaining 1,400 feet at an average 9.5% grade. About 58% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.6 mi (13.8 km)
Elevation gain	1,931 ft (589 m)
Average gain	225 ft per mile (43 m per km)
Longest climb	4.6 mi, 1,340 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	12.6 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 1,931 ft (589 m) of elevation gain over 8.6 miles (13.8 km). That averages 225 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Les Burons?

The difficulty score for Les Burons is 12.6 of 100. That is harder than 78% 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 4.6 miles (7.5 km) and gains 1,340 ft (408 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 36.3%.