Circuit du Cuore

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

8.1 miles (13.1 km) · 3,066 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Circuit du Cuore is a 8.1-mile loop route in Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion), Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, gaining 3,066 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.6 miles gaining 2,374 feet at an average 12.2% grade. Only 29% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual climb.