Col de Salidès par Saint-André de Valborgne

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

10.4 miles (16.8 km) · 2,366 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Col de Salidès par Saint-André de Valborgne is a 10.4-mile loop route in Parc national des Cévennes (aire d'adhésion), Occitanie, France, gaining 2,366 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 2 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 5.6 miles gaining 2,298 feet at an average 7.3% grade. About 52% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	10.4 mi (16.8 km)
Elevation gain	2,366 ft (721 m)
Average gain	227 ft per mile (43 m per km)
Longest climb	5.6 mi, 2,164 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	30.9%
Runnable	52% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	12.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	23%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	14%
Steep uphill	16%
Mild downhill	3%
Moderate downhill	17%
Steep downhill	18%

Questions about Col de Salidès par Saint-André de Valborgne

How much elevation gain does Col de Salidès par Saint-André de Valborgne have?

Col de Salidès par Saint-André de Valborgne has 2,366 ft (721 m) of elevation gain over 10.4 miles (16.8 km). That averages 227 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Col de Salidès par Saint-André de Valborgne?

The difficulty score for Col de Salidès par Saint-André de Valborgne is 12.7 of 100. That is harder than 78.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 52% 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 Salidès par Saint-André de Valborgne?

The longest climb on Col de Salidès par Saint-André de Valborgne runs 5.6 miles (9.0 km) and gains 2,164 ft (660 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 30.9%.