Boucle du Monte d'Oro

Parc naturel régional de Corse, Corse, France

8.8 miles (14.2 km) · 4,795 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Boucle du Monte d'Oro is a 8.8-mile loop route in Parc naturel régional de Corse, Corse, France, gaining 4,795 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.8 miles gaining 4,693 feet at an average 22.6% grade. Only 25% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.8 mi (14.2 km)
Elevation gain	4,795 ft (1,461 m)
Average gain	544 ft per mile (103 m per km)
Longest climb	3.7 mi, 4,606 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	69.2%
Runnable	25% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	19.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	1%
Mild uphill	4%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	35%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	36%

Questions about Boucle du Monte d'Oro

How much elevation gain does Boucle du Monte d'Oro have?

Boucle du Monte d'Oro has 4,795 ft (1,461 m) of elevation gain over 8.8 miles (14.2 km). That averages 544 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Boucle du Monte d'Oro?

The difficulty score for Boucle du Monte d'Oro is 19.4 of 100. That is harder than 90.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 25% 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 Monte d'Oro?

The longest climb on Boucle du Monte d'Oro runs 3.7 miles (6.0 km) and gains 4,606 ft (1,404 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 69.2%.