Circuit du Cuore

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

8.1 miles (13.1 km) · 3,060 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	8.1 mi (13.1 km)
Elevation gain	3,060 ft (933 m)
Average gain	377 ft per mile (71 m per km)
Longest climb	3.6 mi, 2,307 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	39.5%
Runnable	29% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	15.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	7%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	14%
Steep uphill	32%
Mild downhill	5%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	25%

Questions about Circuit du Cuore

How much elevation gain does Circuit du Cuore have?

Circuit du Cuore has 3,060 ft (933 m) of elevation gain over 8.1 miles (13.1 km). That averages 377 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Circuit du Cuore?

The difficulty score for Circuit du Cuore is 15.2 of 100. That is harder than 86.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 29% 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 du Cuore?

The longest climb on Circuit du Cuore runs 3.6 miles (5.8 km) and gains 2,307 ft (703 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 39.5%.