Bonnet Rouge

Parc naturel régional des Baronnies provençales, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

8.3 miles (13.4 km) · 2,925 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Bonnet Rouge is a 8.3-mile loop route in Parc naturel régional des Baronnies provençales, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, gaining 2,925 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 2 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 4.9 miles gaining 2,926 feet at an average 10.3% grade. Only 31% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.3 mi (13.4 km)
Elevation gain	2,925 ft (892 m)
Average gain	352 ft per mile (67 m per km)
Longest climb	4.9 mi, 2,668 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	28.9%
Runnable	31% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	17.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	3%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	33%
Mild downhill	8%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	29%

Questions about Bonnet Rouge

How much elevation gain does Bonnet Rouge have?

Bonnet Rouge has 2,925 ft (892 m) of elevation gain over 8.3 miles (13.4 km). That averages 352 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Bonnet Rouge?

The difficulty score for Bonnet Rouge is 17.6 of 100. That is harder than 87.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 31% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Bonnet Rouge?

The longest climb on Bonnet Rouge runs 4.9 miles (7.9 km) and gains 2,668 ft (813 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 28.9%.