Col de l'Aup

Le Dévoluy, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

9.1 miles (14.6 km) · 2,477 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Col de l'Aup is a 9.1-mile loop route in Le Dévoluy, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, gaining 2,477 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.0 miles gaining 1,188 feet at an average 17.8% grade. About 51% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.1 mi (14.6 km)
Elevation gain	2,477 ft (755 m)
Average gain	272 ft per mile (52 m per km)
Longest climb	5.1 mi, 2,127 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	50.1%
Runnable	51% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	14.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	18%
Mild uphill	8%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	20%
Mild downhill	10%
Moderate downhill	14%
Steep downhill	18%

Questions about Col de l'Aup

How much elevation gain does Col de l'Aup have?

Col de l'Aup has 2,477 ft (755 m) of elevation gain over 9.1 miles (14.6 km). That averages 272 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Col de l'Aup?

The difficulty score for Col de l'Aup is 14.4 of 100. That is harder than 82.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 51% 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 l'Aup?

The longest climb on Col de l'Aup runs 5.1 miles (8.2 km) and gains 2,127 ft (648 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 50.1%.