Boucle du Monte Stello

Brando, Corse, France

8.7 miles (14.0 km) · 3,620 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Boucle du Monte Stello is a 8.7-mile loop route in Brando, Corse, France, gaining 3,620 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.9 miles gaining 2,481 feet at an average 23.0% grade. Only 26% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with flat terrain and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.7 mi (14.0 km)
Elevation gain	3,620 ft (1,103 m)
Average gain	417 ft per mile (79 m per km)
Longest climb	4.6 mi, 3,324 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	41.2%
Runnable	26% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	17.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	11%
Mild uphill	5%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	38%
Mild downhill	2%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	32%

Questions about Boucle du Monte Stello

How much elevation gain does Boucle du Monte Stello have?

Boucle du Monte Stello has 3,620 ft (1,103 m) of elevation gain over 8.7 miles (14.0 km). That averages 417 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Boucle du Monte Stello?

The difficulty score for Boucle du Monte Stello is 17.4 of 100. That is harder than 87.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 26% 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 Stello?

The longest climb on Boucle du Monte Stello runs 4.6 miles (7.5 km) and gains 3,324 ft (1,013 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 41.2%.