Folgueroles-Salt de la Minyona-Tavèrnoles

Espai Natural de les Guilleries-Savassona, Catalunya, España

18.0 miles (28.9 km) · 2,874 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Folgueroles-Salt de la Minyona-Tavèrnoles is a 18.0-mile loop route in Espai Natural de les Guilleries-Savassona, Catalunya, España, gaining 2,874 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.1 miles gaining 748 feet at an average 4.2% grade. Approximately 70% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	18.0 mi (28.9 km)
Elevation gain	2,874 ft (876 m)
Average gain	160 ft per mile (30 m per km)
Longest climb	8.6 mi, 896 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	20.8%
Runnable	70% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	9.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	29%
Mild uphill	17%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	9%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	9%

Questions about Folgueroles-Salt de la Minyona-Tavèrnoles

How much elevation gain does Folgueroles-Salt de la Minyona-Tavèrnoles have?

Folgueroles-Salt de la Minyona-Tavèrnoles has 2,874 ft (876 m) of elevation gain over 18.0 miles (28.9 km). That averages 160 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Folgueroles-Salt de la Minyona-Tavèrnoles?

The difficulty score for Folgueroles-Salt de la Minyona-Tavèrnoles is 9.2 of 100. That is harder than 66.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 70% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Folgueroles-Salt de la Minyona-Tavèrnoles?

The longest climb on Folgueroles-Salt de la Minyona-Tavèrnoles runs 8.6 miles (13.9 km) and gains 896 ft (273 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 20.8%.