5 - Lincou

Réquista, Occitanie, France

8.3 miles (13.3 km) · 1,551 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

5 - Lincou is a 8.3-mile loop route in Réquista, Occitanie, France, gaining 1,551 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.2 miles gaining 955 feet at an average 8.3% grade. About 65% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a gradual descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.3 mi (13.3 km)
Elevation gain	1,551 ft (473 m)
Average gain	188 ft per mile (36 m per km)
Longest climb	3.2 mi, 1,209 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	27.5%
Runnable	65% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	9.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	36%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	16%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	13%

Questions about 5 - Lincou

How much elevation gain does 5 - Lincou have?

5 - Lincou has 1,551 ft (473 m) of elevation gain over 8.3 miles (13.3 km). That averages 188 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is 5 - Lincou?

The difficulty score for 5 - Lincou is 9.1 of 100. That is harder than 65.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 65% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on 5 - Lincou?

The longest climb on 5 - Lincou runs 3.2 miles (5.2 km) and gains 1,209 ft (368 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 27.5%.