Boucle Des Corbières

Parc naturel régional Corbières-Fenouillèdes, Occitanie, France

23.5 miles (37.8 km) · 4,237 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Boucle Des Corbières is a 23.5-mile loop route in Parc naturel régional Corbières-Fenouillèdes, Occitanie, France, gaining 4,237 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 7 distinct sections including 4 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.0 miles gaining 797 feet at an average 8.0% grade. About 67% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	23.5 mi (37.8 km)
Elevation gain	4,237 ft (1,292 m)
Average gain	180 ft per mile (34 m per km)
Longest climb	5.1 mi, 267 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	24.2%
Runnable	67% of the route
Climbs / descents	4 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	31%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	13%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	11%

Questions about Boucle Des Corbières

How much elevation gain does Boucle Des Corbières have?

Boucle Des Corbières has 4,237 ft (1,292 m) of elevation gain over 23.5 miles (37.8 km). That averages 180 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Boucle Des Corbières?

The difficulty score for Boucle Des Corbières is 9 of 100. That is harder than 65.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 67% 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 Des Corbières?

The longest climb on Boucle Des Corbières runs 5.1 miles (8.2 km) and gains 267 ft (81 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 24.2%.