boucle des cuestas

Montmaur, Occitanie, France

10.9 miles (17.6 km) · 1,068 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

boucle des cuestas is a 10.9-mile loop route in Montmaur, Occitanie, France, gaining 1,068 feet of elevation. The route follows a front-loaded elevation profile, finishing 54 feet higher than it starts. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.0 miles gaining 421 feet at an average 1.9% grade. Approximately 88% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a gradual descent and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	10.9 mi (17.6 km)
Elevation gain	1,068 ft (326 m)
Average gain	98 ft per mile (18 m per km)
Longest climb	3.0 mi, 298 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	11.4%
Runnable	88% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Front-loaded climb
Difficulty score	4.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	20%
Mild uphill	34%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	2%
Mild downhill	26%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	3%

Questions about boucle des cuestas

How much elevation gain does boucle des cuestas have?

boucle des cuestas has 1,068 ft (326 m) of elevation gain over 10.9 miles (17.6 km). That averages 98 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is boucle des cuestas?

The difficulty score for boucle des cuestas is 4.4 of 100. That is harder than 39.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 88% 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 cuestas?

The longest climb on boucle des cuestas runs 3.0 miles (4.8 km) and gains 298 ft (91 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 11.4%.