Circuit Le Roc de Bessèdes

Parc naturel régional du Haut-Languedoc, Occitanie, France

9.8 miles (15.8 km) · 2,159 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Circuit Le Roc de Bessèdes is a 9.8-mile loop route in Parc naturel régional du Haut-Languedoc, Occitanie, France, gaining 2,159 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 3.0 miles gaining 417 feet at an average 9.6% grade. About 55% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	9.8 mi (15.8 km)
Elevation gain	2,159 ft (658 m)
Average gain	220 ft per mile (42 m per km)
Longest climb	4.8 mi, 390 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	26.3%
Runnable	55% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	9.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	31%
Mild uphill	8%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	17%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	21%

Questions about Circuit Le Roc de Bessèdes

How much elevation gain does Circuit Le Roc de Bessèdes have?

Circuit Le Roc de Bessèdes has 2,159 ft (658 m) of elevation gain over 9.8 miles (15.8 km). That averages 220 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Circuit Le Roc de Bessèdes?

The difficulty score for Circuit Le Roc de Bessèdes is 9.5 of 100. That is harder than 67.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 55% 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 Le Roc de Bessèdes?

The longest climb on Circuit Le Roc de Bessèdes runs 4.8 miles (7.8 km) and gains 390 ft (119 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 26.3%.