Autour du Mazel

Parc national des Cévennes (aire d'adhésion), Occitanie, France

8.5 miles (13.7 km) · 1,883 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Autour du Mazel is a 8.5-mile loop route in Parc national des Cévennes (aire d'adhésion), Occitanie, France, gaining 1,883 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 2.7 miles gaining 1,218 feet at an average 12.1% grade. About 57% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.5 mi (13.7 km)
Elevation gain	1,883 ft (574 m)
Average gain	221 ft per mile (42 m per km)
Longest climb	4.6 mi, 1,125 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	23.8%
Runnable	57% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	12.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	19%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	18%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	15%
Steep downhill	15%

Questions about Autour du Mazel

How much elevation gain does Autour du Mazel have?

Autour du Mazel has 1,883 ft (574 m) of elevation gain over 8.5 miles (13.7 km). That averages 221 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Autour du Mazel?

The difficulty score for Autour du Mazel is 12.8 of 100. That is harder than 78.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 57% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Autour du Mazel?

The longest climb on Autour du Mazel runs 4.6 miles (7.5 km) and gains 1,125 ft (343 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 23.8%.