Boucle du Caroux

Parc naturel régional du Haut-Languedoc, Occitanie, France

14.5 miles (23.4 km) · 4,047 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Boucle du Caroux is a 14.5-mile loop route in Parc naturel régional du Haut-Languedoc, Occitanie, France, gaining 4,047 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 3.4 miles gaining 1,425 feet at an average 9.2% grade. About 49% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	14.5 mi (23.4 km)
Elevation gain	4,047 ft (1,234 m)
Average gain	279 ft per mile (53 m per km)
Longest climb	3.2 mi, 1,276 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	41.7%
Runnable	49% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	13 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	6%
Mild uphill	21%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	22%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	21%

Questions about Boucle du Caroux

How much elevation gain does Boucle du Caroux have?

Boucle du Caroux has 4,047 ft (1,234 m) of elevation gain over 14.5 miles (23.4 km). That averages 279 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Boucle du Caroux?

The difficulty score for Boucle du Caroux is 13 of 100. That is harder than 78.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 49% 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 du Caroux?

The longest climb on Boucle du Caroux runs 3.2 miles (5.2 km) and gains 1,276 ft (389 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 41.7%.