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.

Route facts

Distance	8.1 mi (13.1 km)
Elevation gain	3,066 ft (935 m)
Average gain	378 ft per mile (72 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	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	18.1 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 3,066 ft (935 m) of elevation gain over 8.1 miles (13.1 km). That averages 378 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Circuit du Cuore?

The difficulty score for Circuit du Cuore is 18.1 of 100. That is harder than 88.4% 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%.