Boucle de Focolara

Forêt Territoriale du Fango, Corse, France

8.6 miles (13.8 km) · 3,351 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Boucle de Focolara is a 8.6-mile loop route in Forêt Territoriale du Fango, Corse, France, gaining 3,351 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.5 miles gaining 1,935 feet at an average 18.4% grade. Only 36% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	8.6 mi (13.8 km)
Elevation gain	3,351 ft (1,021 m)
Average gain	391 ft per mile (74 m per km)
Longest climb	4.9 mi, 2,489 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	36.2%
Runnable	36% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	14.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	10%
Mild uphill	10%
Moderate uphill	3%
Steep uphill	32%
Mild downhill	4%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	29%

Questions about Boucle de Focolara

How much elevation gain does Boucle de Focolara have?

Boucle de Focolara has 3,351 ft (1,021 m) of elevation gain over 8.6 miles (13.8 km). That averages 391 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Boucle de Focolara?

The difficulty score for Boucle de Focolara is 14.1 of 100. That is harder than 81.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 36% 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 de Focolara?

The longest climb on Boucle de Focolara runs 4.9 miles (7.9 km) and gains 2,489 ft (759 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 36.2%.