Les Cascades

Mont-Dore, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

9.9 miles (15.9 km) · 3,036 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Les Cascades is a 9.9-mile loop route in Mont-Dore, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, gaining 3,036 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 4.5 miles gaining 2,638 feet at an average 9.9% grade. About 48% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.9 mi (15.9 km)
Elevation gain	3,036 ft (925 m)
Average gain	308 ft per mile (58 m per km)
Longest climb	4.1 mi, 2,384 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	37.1%
Runnable	48% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	14.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	6%
Mild uphill	7%
Moderate uphill	2%
Steep uphill	28%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	23%
Steep downhill	22%

Questions about Les Cascades

How much elevation gain does Les Cascades have?

Les Cascades has 3,036 ft (925 m) of elevation gain over 9.9 miles (15.9 km). That averages 308 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Les Cascades?

The difficulty score for Les Cascades is 14.5 of 100. That is harder than 82.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 48% 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 Cascades?

The longest climb on Les Cascades runs 4.1 miles (6.6 km) and gains 2,384 ft (727 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 37.1%.