Les Chamois

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

10.7 miles (17.3 km) · 1,956 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Les Chamois is a 10.7-mile loop route in Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, gaining 1,956 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 2.3 miles gaining 1,140 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 flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	10.7 mi (17.3 km)
Elevation gain	1,956 ft (596 m)
Average gain	182 ft per mile (35 m per km)
Longest climb	2.4 mi, 281 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	12 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 1,956 ft (596 m) of elevation gain over 10.7 miles (17.3 km). That averages 182 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Les Chamois?

The difficulty score for Les Chamois is 12 of 100. That is harder than 76.3% 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 2.4 miles (3.8 km) and gains 281 ft (86 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 21.3%.