Du haut Tarn à la cité médiévale

Parc national des Cévennes (aire d'adhésion), Occitanie, France

20.4 miles (32.8 km) · 3,345 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Du haut Tarn à la cité médiévale is a 20.4-mile loop route in Parc national des Cévennes (aire d'adhésion), Occitanie, France, gaining 3,345 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 6 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 7.0 miles gaining 2,094 feet at an average 4.8% grade. Approximately 72% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	20.4 mi (32.8 km)
Elevation gain	3,345 ft (1,020 m)
Average gain	164 ft per mile (31 m per km)
Longest climb	8.5 mi, 1,656 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	33.7%
Runnable	72% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	8.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	41%
Mild uphill	10%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	8%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	10%

Questions about Du haut Tarn à la cité médiévale

How much elevation gain does Du haut Tarn à la cité médiévale have?

Du haut Tarn à la cité médiévale has 3,345 ft (1,020 m) of elevation gain over 20.4 miles (32.8 km). That averages 164 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Du haut Tarn à la cité médiévale?

The difficulty score for Du haut Tarn à la cité médiévale is 8.6 of 100. That is harder than 63.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 72% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Du haut Tarn à la cité médiévale?

The longest climb on Du haut Tarn à la cité médiévale runs 8.5 miles (13.7 km) and gains 1,656 ft (505 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 33.7%.