Château du Tournel

Parc national des Cévennes (aire d'adhésion), Occitanie, France

11.8 miles (19.0 km) · 2,738 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Château du Tournel is a 11.8-mile loop route in Parc national des Cévennes (aire d'adhésion), Occitanie, France, gaining 2,738 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 3.3 miles gaining 1,319 feet at an average 13.2% grade. About 55% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	11.8 mi (19.0 km)
Elevation gain	2,738 ft (835 m)
Average gain	232 ft per mile (44 m per km)
Longest climb	3.3 mi, 994 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	26.2%
Runnable	55% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	12.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	21%
Mild uphill	8%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	21%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	17%

Questions about Château du Tournel

How much elevation gain does Château du Tournel have?

Château du Tournel has 2,738 ft (835 m) of elevation gain over 11.8 miles (19.0 km). That averages 232 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Château du Tournel?

The difficulty score for Château du Tournel is 12.5 of 100. That is harder than 77.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 55% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Château du Tournel?

The longest climb on Château du Tournel runs 3.3 miles (5.3 km) and gains 994 ft (303 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 26.2%.