Col de Gialorgues

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

11.3 miles (18.2 km) · 3,425 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Col de Gialorgues is a 11.3-mile loop route in Parc national du Mercantour (cœur), Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, gaining 3,425 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.9 miles gaining 1,781 feet at an average 11.5% grade. About 41% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	11.3 mi (18.2 km)
Elevation gain	3,425 ft (1,044 m)
Average gain	303 ft per mile (57 m per km)
Longest climb	8.4 mi, 1,773 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	34.8%
Runnable	41% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	17.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	14%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	27%
Mild downhill	5%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	24%

Questions about Col de Gialorgues

How much elevation gain does Col de Gialorgues have?

Col de Gialorgues has 3,425 ft (1,044 m) of elevation gain over 11.3 miles (18.2 km). That averages 303 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Col de Gialorgues?

The difficulty score for Col de Gialorgues is 17.6 of 100. That is harder than 87.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 41% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Col de Gialorgues?

The longest climb on Col de Gialorgues runs 8.4 miles (13.5 km) and gains 1,773 ft (541 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 34.8%.