Randonnée : Les Grands Massifs

Vaudevant, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

13.5 miles (21.7 km) · 2,350 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Randonnée : Les Grands Massifs is a 13.5-mile loop route in Vaudevant, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, gaining 2,350 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.7 miles gaining 1,154 feet at an average 4.4% grade. About 62% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	13.5 mi (21.7 km)
Elevation gain	2,350 ft (716 m)
Average gain	175 ft per mile (33 m per km)
Longest climb	8.5 mi, 1,437 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	24.9%
Runnable	62% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	10.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	26%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	17%
Steep uphill	9%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	12%

Questions about Randonnée : Les Grands Massifs

How much elevation gain does Randonnée : Les Grands Massifs have?

Randonnée : Les Grands Massifs has 2,350 ft (716 m) of elevation gain over 13.5 miles (21.7 km). That averages 175 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Randonnée : Les Grands Massifs?

The difficulty score for Randonnée : Les Grands Massifs is 10.9 of 100. That is harder than 72.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 62% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Randonnée : Les Grands Massifs?

The longest climb on Randonnée : Les Grands Massifs runs 8.5 miles (13.7 km) and gains 1,437 ft (438 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 24.9%.