Circuit de Tortisse

Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

11.5 miles (18.4 km) · 4,074 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Circuit de Tortisse covers 11.5 miles across Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. Runners face 4,074 feet of climbing with 4,008 feet of loss. The largest climb extends 4.0 miles, gaining 3,048 feet. The course averages 355 feet of vertical gain per mile. The course is 30% runnable, with the remainder requiring hiking on steep or technical sections. Trail comprises the majority of the course. Terrain difficulty is rated as mountainous. Difficulty is rated 23.6 out of 10, placing it in the 90.1th percentile. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur adventures.

Route facts

Distance	11.5 mi (18.4 km)
Elevation gain	4,074 ft (1,242 m)
Average gain	355 ft per mile (67 m per km)
Longest climb	3.7 mi, 3,060 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	41.2%
Runnable	30% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 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	5%
Moderate uphill	17%
Steep uphill	27%
Mild downhill	4%
Moderate downhill	15%
Steep downhill	27%

Questions about Circuit de Tortisse

How much elevation gain does Circuit de Tortisse have?

Circuit de Tortisse has 4,074 ft (1,242 m) of elevation gain over 11.5 miles (18.4 km). That averages 355 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Circuit de Tortisse?

The difficulty score for Circuit de Tortisse is 20.5 of 100. That is harder than 91.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 30% 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 Tortisse?

The longest climb on Circuit de Tortisse runs 3.7 miles (6.0 km) and gains 3,060 ft (933 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 41.2%.