Circuit du Taus

Parc naturel régional des Pyrénées ariégeoises, Occitanie, France

8.2 miles (13.2 km) · 2,152 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Circuit du Taus is a 8.2-mile loop route in Parc naturel régional des Pyrénées ariégeoises, Occitanie, France, gaining 2,152 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.5 miles gaining 1,939 feet at an average 10.0% grade. About 42% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.2 mi (13.2 km)
Elevation gain	2,152 ft (656 m)
Average gain	262 ft per mile (50 m per km)
Longest climb	4.3 mi, 1,885 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	30.7%
Runnable	42% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	13.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	18%
Mild uphill	4%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	24%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	25%

Questions about Circuit du Taus

How much elevation gain does Circuit du Taus have?

Circuit du Taus has 2,152 ft (656 m) of elevation gain over 8.2 miles (13.2 km). That averages 262 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Circuit du Taus?

The difficulty score for Circuit du Taus is 13.8 of 100. That is harder than 80.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 42% 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 Taus?

The longest climb on Circuit du Taus runs 4.3 miles (7.0 km) and gains 1,885 ft (575 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 30.7%.