Col de la Boucharde

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

9.1 miles (14.6 km) · 3,093 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Col de la Boucharde is a 9.1-mile loop route in Parc national du Mercantour (cœur), Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, gaining 3,093 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 2,181 feet at an average 11.4% grade. Only 26% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.1 mi (14.6 km)
Elevation gain	3,093 ft (943 m)
Average gain	341 ft per mile (65 m per km)
Longest climb	3.6 mi, 2,181 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	26.1%
Runnable	26% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	21.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	10%
Mild uphill	6%
Moderate uphill	19%
Steep uphill	30%
Mild downhill	3%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	26%

Questions about Col de la Boucharde

How much elevation gain does Col de la Boucharde have?

Col de la Boucharde has 3,093 ft (943 m) of elevation gain over 9.1 miles (14.6 km). That averages 341 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Col de la Boucharde?

The difficulty score for Col de la Boucharde is 21.9 of 100. That is harder than 92.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 26% 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 la Boucharde?

The longest climb on Col de la Boucharde runs 3.6 miles (5.8 km) and gains 2,181 ft (665 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 26.1%.