Les Trois Vallees

Parc naturel régional Livradois-Forez, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

10.1 miles (16.2 km) · 1,992 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Les Trois Vallees is a 10.1-mile loop route in Parc naturel régional Livradois-Forez, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, gaining 1,992 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.7 miles gaining 1,464 feet at an average 9.2% grade. About 58% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	10.1 mi (16.2 km)
Elevation gain	1,992 ft (607 m)
Average gain	198 ft per mile (38 m per km)
Longest climb	3.7 mi, 1,452 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	21.7%
Runnable	58% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	12.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	17%
Mild uphill	10%
Moderate uphill	18%
Steep uphill	12%
Mild downhill	18%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	12%

Questions about Les Trois Vallees

How much elevation gain does Les Trois Vallees have?

Les Trois Vallees has 1,992 ft (607 m) of elevation gain over 10.1 miles (16.2 km). That averages 198 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Les Trois Vallees?

The difficulty score for Les Trois Vallees is 12.5 of 100. That is harder than 77.6% 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 Trois Vallees?

The longest climb on Les Trois Vallees runs 3.7 miles (5.9 km) and gains 1,452 ft (443 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 21.7%.