Corniches du Cians

Pierlas, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

10.8 miles (17.4 km) · 3,234 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Corniches du Cians is a 10.8-mile loop route in Pierlas, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, gaining 3,234 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.7 miles gaining 2,330 feet at an average 16.1% grade. Only 38% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	10.8 mi (17.4 km)
Elevation gain	3,234 ft (986 m)
Average gain	300 ft per mile (57 m per km)
Longest climb	2.7 mi, 2,306 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	60%
Runnable	38% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	16.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	13%
Mild uphill	6%
Moderate uphill	14%
Steep uphill	20%
Mild downhill	10%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	27%

Questions about Corniches du Cians

How much elevation gain does Corniches du Cians have?

Corniches du Cians has 3,234 ft (986 m) of elevation gain over 10.8 miles (17.4 km). That averages 300 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Corniches du Cians?

The difficulty score for Corniches du Cians is 16.2 of 100. That is harder than 85.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 38% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Corniches du Cians?

The longest climb on Corniches du Cians runs 2.7 miles (4.4 km) and gains 2,306 ft (703 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 60%.