Gourdouze

Parc national des Cévennes (cœur), Occitanie, France

8.0 miles (12.9 km) · 2,729 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	8.0 mi (12.9 km)
Elevation gain	2,729 ft (832 m)
Average gain	340 ft per mile (64 m per km)
Longest climb	4.1 mi, 2,608 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	24.2%
Runnable	30% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	13.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	6%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	30%
Mild downhill	6%
Moderate downhill	3%
Steep downhill	29%

Questions about Gourdouze

How much elevation gain does Gourdouze have?

Gourdouze has 2,729 ft (832 m) of elevation gain over 8.0 miles (12.9 km). That averages 340 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Gourdouze?

The difficulty score for Gourdouze is 13.9 of 100. That is harder than 84.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 30% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Gourdouze?

The longest climb on Gourdouze runs 4.1 miles (6.6 km) and gains 2,608 ft (795 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 24.2%.