Chemin de Melaghja - Refuge D'Ortu di u Piobbu

Parc naturel régional de Corse, Corse, France

8.1 miles (13.0 km) · 3,299 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Chemin de Melaghja - Refuge D'Ortu di u Piobbu is a 8.1-mile loop route in Parc naturel régional de Corse, Corse, France, gaining 3,299 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.1 miles gaining 2,953 feet at an average 13.7% grade. Only 11% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.1 mi (13.0 km)
Elevation gain	3,299 ft (1,005 m)
Average gain	410 ft per mile (78 m per km)
Longest climb	4.1 mi, 2,949 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	41%
Runnable	11% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	20.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	6%
Mild uphill	4%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	38%
Mild downhill	1%
Steep downhill	39%

Questions about Chemin de Melaghja - Refuge D'Ortu di u Piobbu

How much elevation gain does Chemin de Melaghja - Refuge D'Ortu di u Piobbu have?

Chemin de Melaghja - Refuge D'Ortu di u Piobbu has 3,299 ft (1,005 m) of elevation gain over 8.1 miles (13.0 km). That averages 410 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Chemin de Melaghja - Refuge D'Ortu di u Piobbu?

The difficulty score for Chemin de Melaghja - Refuge D'Ortu di u Piobbu is 20.5 of 100. That is harder than 91.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 11% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Chemin de Melaghja - Refuge D'Ortu di u Piobbu?

The longest climb on Chemin de Melaghja - Refuge D'Ortu di u Piobbu runs 4.1 miles (6.5 km) and gains 2,949 ft (899 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 41%.