Cime de l'Aspre

Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion), Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

8.6 miles (13.8 km) · 2,781 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Cime de l'Aspre is a 8.6-mile loop route in Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion), Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, gaining 2,781 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 4.3 miles gaining 2,717 feet at an average 11.5% grade. About 47% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.6 mi (13.8 km)
Elevation gain	2,781 ft (848 m)
Average gain	325 ft per mile (62 m per km)
Longest climb	4.1 mi, 2,662 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	46%
Runnable	47% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	16.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	24%
Mild uphill	8%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	24%
Mild downhill	6%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	23%

Questions about Cime de l'Aspre

How much elevation gain does Cime de l'Aspre have?

Cime de l'Aspre has 2,781 ft (848 m) of elevation gain over 8.6 miles (13.8 km). That averages 325 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Cime de l'Aspre?

The difficulty score for Cime de l'Aspre is 16.1 of 100. That is harder than 85.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 47% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Cime de l'Aspre?

The longest climb on Cime de l'Aspre runs 4.1 miles (6.6 km) and gains 2,662 ft (812 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 46%.