Barcillonnette, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
9.1 miles (14.7 km) · 2,823 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
D'esparron au lac de Peyssier (variante par Barcillonnette) is a 9.1-mile loop route in Barcillonnette, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, gaining 2,823 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 2.0 miles gaining 1,981 feet at an average 19.0% grade. About 49% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual climb.
| Distance | 9.1 mi (14.7 km) |
| Elevation gain | 2,823 ft (861 m) |
| Average gain | 310 ft per mile (59 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 3.4 mi, 1,625 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 35.9% |
| Runnable | 49% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 2 climbs, 2 descents |
| Profile shape | Up, then down |
| Difficulty score | 13.8 of 100 |
| Surface | trail |
| Route shape | Loop |
| Type | Route |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 14% |
| Mild uphill | 10% |
| Moderate uphill | 7% |
| Steep uphill | 23% |
| Mild downhill | 11% |
| Moderate downhill | 13% |
| Steep downhill | 21% |
D'esparron au lac de Peyssier (variante par Barcillonnette) has 2,823 ft (861 m) of elevation gain over 9.1 miles (14.7 km). That averages 310 ft of gain per mile.
The difficulty score for D'esparron au lac de Peyssier (variante par Barcillonnette) is 13.8 of 100. That is harder than 80.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 49% 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 (variante par Barcillonnette) runs 3.4 miles (5.4 km) and gains 1,625 ft (495 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 35.9%.
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