Les Trois Villages

Salvizinet, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

9.2 miles (14.7 km) · 1,394 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Les Trois Villages is a 9.2-mile loop route in Salvizinet, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, gaining 1,394 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 4.1 miles gaining 912 feet at an average 9.3% grade. Approximately 72% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with flat terrain and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.2 mi (14.7 km)
Elevation gain	1,394 ft (425 m)
Average gain	152 ft per mile (29 m per km)
Longest climb	4.1 mi, 564 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	25.7%
Runnable	72% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	8.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	29%
Mild uphill	16%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	7%
Mild downhill	16%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	9%

Questions about Les Trois Villages

How much elevation gain does Les Trois Villages have?

Les Trois Villages has 1,394 ft (425 m) of elevation gain over 9.2 miles (14.7 km). That averages 152 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Les Trois Villages?

The difficulty score for Les Trois Villages is 8.1 of 100. That is harder than 61.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 72% 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 Villages?

The longest climb on Les Trois Villages runs 4.1 miles (6.7 km) and gains 564 ft (172 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 25.7%.