Circuit de Montsià

Alcanar, Catalunya, España

23.6 miles (37.9 km) · 4,325 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Circuit de Montsià is a 23.6-mile loop route in Alcanar, Catalunya, España, gaining 4,325 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 7 distinct sections including 5 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.0 miles gaining 397 feet at an average 9.0% grade. About 69% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	23.6 mi (37.9 km)
Elevation gain	4,325 ft (1,318 m)
Average gain	184 ft per mile (35 m per km)
Longest climb	3.8 mi, 1,809 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	44.5%
Runnable	69% of the route
Climbs / descents	5 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	8.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	30%
Mild uphill	17%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	10%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	11%

Questions about Circuit de Montsià

How much elevation gain does Circuit de Montsià have?

Circuit de Montsià has 4,325 ft (1,318 m) of elevation gain over 23.6 miles (37.9 km). That averages 184 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Circuit de Montsià?

The difficulty score for Circuit de Montsià is 8.7 of 100. That is harder than 64.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 69% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Circuit de Montsià?

The longest climb on Circuit de Montsià runs 3.8 miles (6.1 km) and gains 1,809 ft (551 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 44.5%.