Les Chamois

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

10.7 miles (17.3 km) · 1,967 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	10.7 mi (17.3 km)
Elevation gain	1,967 ft (600 m)
Average gain	183 ft per mile (35 m per km)
Longest climb	2.3 mi, 1,137 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	21.3%
Runnable	58% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	9.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	35%
Mild uphill	8%
Moderate uphill	13%
Steep uphill	13%
Mild downhill	5%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	16%

Questions about Les Chamois

How much elevation gain does Les Chamois have?

Les Chamois has 1,967 ft (600 m) of elevation gain over 10.7 miles (17.3 km). That averages 183 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Les Chamois?

The difficulty score for Les Chamois is 9.4 of 100. That is harder than 72.5% 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 Chamois?

The longest climb on Les Chamois runs 2.3 miles (3.7 km) and gains 1,137 ft (347 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 21.3%.