Corno Grande Gran Sasso (Italy)

L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italia

11.4 miles (18.3 km) · 5,228 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Corno Grande Gran Sasso (Italy) is a 11.4-mile loop route in L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italia, gaining 5,658 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 5.5 miles gaining 5,613 feet at an average 19.2% grade. Only 29% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance11.4 mi (18.3 km)
Elevation gain5,228 ft (1,593 m)
Average gain460 ft per mile (87 m per km)
Longest climb5.5 mi, 5,147 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade54.5%
Runnable31% of the route
Climbs / descents1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shapeUp, then down
Difficulty score17.6 of 100
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Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat10%
Mild uphill8%
Moderate uphill3%
Steep uphill33%
Mild downhill11%
Moderate downhill3%
Steep downhill32%

Questions about Corno Grande Gran Sasso (Italy)

How much elevation gain does Corno Grande Gran Sasso (Italy) have?

Corno Grande Gran Sasso (Italy) has 5,228 ft (1,593 m) of elevation gain over 11.4 miles (18.3 km). That averages 460 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Corno Grande Gran Sasso (Italy)?

The difficulty score for Corno Grande Gran Sasso (Italy) is 17.6 of 100. That is harder than 87.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 31% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Corno Grande Gran Sasso (Italy)?

The longest climb on Corno Grande Gran Sasso (Italy) runs 5.5 miles (8.8 km) and gains 5,147 ft (1,569 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 54.5%.

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