Bézuc

Parc national des Cévennes (cœur), Occitanie, France

9.8 miles (15.7 km) · 1,353 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Bézuc is a 9.8-mile loop route in Parc national des Cévennes (cœur), Occitanie, France, gaining 1,353 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 2 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 5.3 miles gaining 1,186 feet at an average 3.4% grade. Approximately 71% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.8 mi (15.7 km)
Elevation gain	1,353 ft (412 m)
Average gain	139 ft per mile (26 m per km)
Longest climb	5.3 mi, 956 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	24.8%
Runnable	71% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	8.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	18%
Mild uphill	23%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	7%
Mild downhill	24%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	12%

Questions about Bézuc

How much elevation gain does Bézuc have?

Bézuc has 1,353 ft (412 m) of elevation gain over 9.8 miles (15.7 km). That averages 139 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Bézuc?

The difficulty score for Bézuc is 8.5 of 100. That is harder than 63.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 71% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Bézuc?

The longest climb on Bézuc runs 5.3 miles (8.6 km) and gains 956 ft (291 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 24.8%.