Finiels et Pont du Tarn

Parc national des Cévennes (cœur), Occitanie, France

17.3 miles (27.9 km) · 3,240 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Finiels et Pont du Tarn is a 17.3-mile loop route in Parc national des Cévennes (cœur), Occitanie, France, gaining 3,240 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 6.2 miles gaining 2,736 feet at an average 8.1% grade. About 61% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	17.3 mi (27.9 km)
Elevation gain	3,240 ft (988 m)
Average gain	187 ft per mile (35 m per km)
Longest climb	6.1 mi, 2,699 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	22.2%
Runnable	61% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	12.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	34%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	13%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	15%

Questions about Finiels et Pont du Tarn

How much elevation gain does Finiels et Pont du Tarn have?

Finiels et Pont du Tarn has 3,240 ft (988 m) of elevation gain over 17.3 miles (27.9 km). That averages 187 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Finiels et Pont du Tarn?

The difficulty score for Finiels et Pont du Tarn is 12.2 of 100. That is harder than 76.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 61% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Finiels et Pont du Tarn?

The longest climb on Finiels et Pont du Tarn runs 6.1 miles (9.8 km) and gains 2,699 ft (823 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 22.2%.