Circuit des chemins anciens de Pern

Pern-Lhospitalet, Occitanie, France

8.7 miles (13.9 km) · 657 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Circuit des chemins anciens de Pern is a 8.7-mile loop route in Pern-Lhospitalet, Occitanie, France, gaining 657 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 2.8 miles gaining 304 feet at an average 1.8% grade. Approximately 90% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.7 mi (13.9 km)
Elevation gain	657 ft (200 m)
Average gain	76 ft per mile (14 m per km)
Longest climb	2.4 mi, 237 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	20.8%
Runnable	90% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	3.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	28%
Mild uphill	25%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	2%
Mild downhill	33%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	2%

Questions about Circuit des chemins anciens de Pern

How much elevation gain does Circuit des chemins anciens de Pern have?

Circuit des chemins anciens de Pern has 657 ft (200 m) of elevation gain over 8.7 miles (13.9 km). That averages 76 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Circuit des chemins anciens de Pern?

The difficulty score for Circuit des chemins anciens de Pern is 3.8 of 100. That is harder than 35.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 90% 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 chemins anciens de Pern?

The longest climb on Circuit des chemins anciens de Pern runs 2.4 miles (3.9 km) and gains 237 ft (72 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 20.8%.