Fil de Cassons

Imboden, Graubünden/Grischun/Grigioni, Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera/Svizra

17.7 miles (28.5 km) · 6,549 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Fil de Cassons is a 17.7-mile loop route in Imboden, Graubünden/Grischun/Grigioni, Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera/Svizra, gaining 6,539 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 8.9 miles gaining 6,198 feet at an average 13.1% grade. Only 31% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	17.7 mi (28.5 km)
Elevation gain	6,549 ft (1,996 m)
Average gain	370 ft per mile (70 m per km)
Longest climb	9.7 mi, 6,181 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	37.1%
Runnable	32% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	18.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	4%
Mild uphill	10%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	30%
Mild downhill	10%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	29%

Questions about Fil de Cassons

How much elevation gain does Fil de Cassons have?

Fil de Cassons has 6,549 ft (1,996 m) of elevation gain over 17.7 miles (28.5 km). That averages 370 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Fil de Cassons?

The difficulty score for Fil de Cassons is 18.3 of 100. That is harder than 88.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 32% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Fil de Cassons?

The longest climb on Fil de Cassons runs 9.7 miles (15.6 km) and gains 6,181 ft (1,884 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 37.1%.