Contrefort du Bougès

Parc national des Cévennes (cœur), Occitanie, France

11.5 miles (18.6 km) · 2,342 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Contrefort du Bougès is a 11.5-mile loop route in Parc national des Cévennes (cœur), Occitanie, France, gaining 2,342 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.0 miles gaining 1,239 feet at an average 5.6% grade. About 57% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	11.5 mi (18.6 km)
Elevation gain	2,342 ft (714 m)
Average gain	203 ft per mile (38 m per km)
Longest climb	2.9 mi, 911 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	26.6%
Runnable	57% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	11.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	26%
Mild uphill	10%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	16%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	17%

Questions about Contrefort du Bougès

How much elevation gain does Contrefort du Bougès have?

Contrefort du Bougès has 2,342 ft (714 m) of elevation gain over 11.5 miles (18.6 km). That averages 203 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Contrefort du Bougès?

The difficulty score for Contrefort du Bougès is 11.6 of 100. That is harder than 75% of routes at a similar distance. About 57% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Contrefort du Bougès?

The longest climb on Contrefort du Bougès runs 2.9 miles (4.7 km) and gains 911 ft (278 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 26.6%.