Pierre Pamole

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

9.4 miles (15.2 km) · 1,696 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Pierre Pamole is a 9.4-mile loop route in Parc naturel régional Livradois-Forez, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, gaining 1,696 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.1 miles gaining 1,287 feet at an average 5.9% grade. About 66% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a descent and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	9.4 mi (15.2 km)
Elevation gain	1,696 ft (517 m)
Average gain	180 ft per mile (34 m per km)
Longest climb	4.1 mi, 1,020 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	16.4%
Runnable	66% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	11 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	23%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	15%
Mild downhill	19%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	10%

Questions about Pierre Pamole

How much elevation gain does Pierre Pamole have?

Pierre Pamole has 1,696 ft (517 m) of elevation gain over 9.4 miles (15.2 km). That averages 180 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Pierre Pamole?

The difficulty score for Pierre Pamole is 11 of 100. That is harder than 73.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 66% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Pierre Pamole?

The longest climb on Pierre Pamole runs 4.1 miles (6.5 km) and gains 1,020 ft (311 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 16.4%.