Col de Peyrefiche

Parc national des Cévennes (aire d'adhésion), Occitanie, France

9.4 miles (15.2 km) · 2,077 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Col de Peyrefiche is a 9.4-mile loop route in Parc national des Cévennes (aire d'adhésion), Occitanie, France, gaining 2,077 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 1.9 miles gaining 909 feet at an average 8.9% grade. About 50% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	9.4 mi (15.2 km)
Elevation gain	2,077 ft (633 m)
Average gain	221 ft per mile (42 m per km)
Longest climb	2.6 mi, 909 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	18.9%
Runnable	50% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	14 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	2%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	24%
Steep uphill	13%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	24%
Steep downhill	13%

Questions about Col de Peyrefiche

How much elevation gain does Col de Peyrefiche have?

Col de Peyrefiche has 2,077 ft (633 m) of elevation gain over 9.4 miles (15.2 km). That averages 221 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Col de Peyrefiche?

The difficulty score for Col de Peyrefiche is 14 of 100. That is harder than 81.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 50% 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 Peyrefiche?

The longest climb on Col de Peyrefiche runs 2.6 miles (4.1 km) and gains 909 ft (277 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 18.9%.