Boucle 3 - Zonza<->Quenza

Parc naturel régional de Corse, Corse, France

8.6 miles (13.8 km) · 1,787 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Boucle 3 - Zonza<->Quenza is a 8.6-mile loop route in Parc naturel régional de Corse, Corse, France, gaining 1,787 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.3 miles gaining 1,075 feet at an average 3.3% grade. About 59% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.6 mi (13.8 km)
Elevation gain	1,787 ft (545 m)
Average gain	208 ft per mile (39 m per km)
Longest climb	3.3 mi, 576 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	29%
Runnable	59% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	9.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	32%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	17%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	19%

Questions about Boucle 3 - Zonza<->Quenza

How much elevation gain does Boucle 3 - Zonza<->Quenza have?

Boucle 3 - Zonza<->Quenza has 1,787 ft (545 m) of elevation gain over 8.6 miles (13.8 km). That averages 208 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Boucle 3 - Zonza<->Quenza?

The difficulty score for Boucle 3 - Zonza<->Quenza is 9.5 of 100. That is harder than 67.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 59% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Boucle 3 - Zonza<->Quenza?

The longest climb on Boucle 3 - Zonza<->Quenza runs 3.3 miles (5.4 km) and gains 576 ft (176 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 29%.