Arnède

Vailhauquès, Occitanie, France

9.6 miles (15.5 km) · 1,436 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Arnède is a 9.6-mile loop route in Vailhauquès, Occitanie, France, gaining 1,436 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.8 miles gaining 568 feet at an average 10.2% grade. Approximately 73% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	9.6 mi (15.5 km)
Elevation gain	1,436 ft (438 m)
Average gain	149 ft per mile (28 m per km)
Longest climb	4.2 mi, 335 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	24.8%
Runnable	73% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	7.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	44%
Mild uphill	7%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	9%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	6%

Questions about Arnède

How much elevation gain does Arnède have?

Arnède has 1,436 ft (438 m) of elevation gain over 9.6 miles (15.5 km). That averages 149 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Arnède?

The difficulty score for Arnède is 7.9 of 100. That is harder than 60.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 73% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Arnède?

The longest climb on Arnède runs 4.2 miles (6.8 km) and gains 335 ft (102 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 24.8%.