Gourdouze

Parc national des Cévennes (cœur), Occitanie, France

8.0 miles (12.9 km) · 2,737 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Gourdouze is a 8.0-mile loop route in Parc national des Cévennes (cœur), Occitanie, France, gaining 2,737 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 4.1 miles gaining 2,608 feet at an average 12.1% grade. Only 30% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.0 mi (12.9 km)
Elevation gain	2,737 ft (834 m)
Average gain	341 ft per mile (65 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	17.2 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 2,737 ft (834 m) of elevation gain over 8.0 miles (12.9 km). That averages 341 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Gourdouze?

The difficulty score for Gourdouze is 17.2 of 100. That is harder than 87.1% 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%.