Circuit des Capitelles du Salagou

Parc naturel régional des Grands Causses, Occitanie, France

9.6 miles (15.4 km) · 1,170 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Circuit des Capitelles du Salagou is a 9.6-mile loop route in Parc naturel régional des Grands Causses, Occitanie, France, gaining 1,170 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 2.6 miles gaining 607 feet at an average 8.1% grade. Approximately 73% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.6 mi (15.4 km)
Elevation gain	1,170 ft (357 m)
Average gain	122 ft per mile (23 m per km)
Longest climb	2.6 mi, 597 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	17.9%
Runnable	73% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	42%
Mild uphill	16%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	7%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	1%
Steep downhill	13%

Questions about Circuit des Capitelles du Salagou

How much elevation gain does Circuit des Capitelles du Salagou have?

Circuit des Capitelles du Salagou has 1,170 ft (357 m) of elevation gain over 9.6 miles (15.4 km). That averages 122 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Circuit des Capitelles du Salagou?

The difficulty score for Circuit des Capitelles du Salagou is 6 of 100. That is harder than 49.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 73% 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 des Capitelles du Salagou?

The longest climb on Circuit des Capitelles du Salagou runs 2.6 miles (4.2 km) and gains 597 ft (182 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 17.9%.