Barcillonnette, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
8.5 miles (13.7 km) · 2,281 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
D'esparron au lac de Peyssier is a 8.5-mile loop route in Barcillonnette, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, gaining 2,281 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.2 miles gaining 1,772 feet at an average 9.4% grade. About 48% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual climb.
| Distance | 8.5 mi (13.7 km) |
| Elevation gain | 2,281 ft (695 m) |
| Average gain | 267 ft per mile (51 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 2.9 mi, 1,661 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 29.3% |
| Runnable | 48% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 2 climbs, 2 descents |
| Profile shape | Up, then down |
| Difficulty score | 14 of 100 |
| Surface | trail |
| Route shape | Loop |
| Type | Route |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 19% |
| Mild uphill | 9% |
| Moderate uphill | 7% |
| Steep uphill | 24% |
| Mild downhill | 11% |
| Moderate downhill | 9% |
| Steep downhill | 21% |
D'esparron au lac de Peyssier has 2,281 ft (695 m) of elevation gain over 8.5 miles (13.7 km). That averages 267 ft of gain per mile.
The difficulty score for D'esparron au lac de Peyssier is 14 of 100. That is harder than 81.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 48% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.
The longest climb on D'esparron au lac de Peyssier runs 2.9 miles (4.6 km) and gains 1,661 ft (506 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 29.3%.
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