Fontfouillouse

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

8.4 miles (13.5 km) · 1,968 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Fontfouillouse is a 8.4-mile loop route in Parc national des Cévennes (aire d'adhésion), Occitanie, France, gaining 1,968 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.5 miles gaining 1,184 feet at an average 10.4% grade. About 40% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.4 mi (13.5 km)
Elevation gain	1,968 ft (600 m)
Average gain	234 ft per mile (44 m per km)
Longest climb	2.5 mi, 1,184 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	18.5%
Runnable	40% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	14.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	5%
Mild uphill	16%
Moderate uphill	18%
Steep uphill	20%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	22%

Questions about Fontfouillouse

How much elevation gain does Fontfouillouse have?

Fontfouillouse has 1,968 ft (600 m) of elevation gain over 8.4 miles (13.5 km). That averages 234 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Fontfouillouse?

The difficulty score for Fontfouillouse is 14.8 of 100. That is harder than 82.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 40% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Fontfouillouse?

The longest climb on Fontfouillouse runs 2.5 miles (4.1 km) and gains 1,184 ft (361 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 18.5%.