Grande boucle de l'Oriente

Parc naturel régional de Corse, Corse, France

10.7 miles (17.2 km) · 4,114 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Grande boucle de l'Oriente is a 10.7-mile loop route in Parc naturel régional de Corse, Corse, France, gaining 4,114 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.8 miles gaining 2,351 feet at an average 18.7% grade. Only 33% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	10.7 mi (17.2 km)
Elevation gain	4,114 ft (1,254 m)
Average gain	386 ft per mile (73 m per km)
Longest climb	3.1 mi, 528 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	51%
Runnable	33% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	17.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	2%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	27%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	31%

Questions about Grande boucle de l'Oriente

How much elevation gain does Grande boucle de l'Oriente have?

Grande boucle de l'Oriente has 4,114 ft (1,254 m) of elevation gain over 10.7 miles (17.2 km). That averages 386 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Grande boucle de l'Oriente?

The difficulty score for Grande boucle de l'Oriente is 17.4 of 100. That is harder than 87.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 33% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Grande boucle de l'Oriente?

The longest climb on Grande boucle de l'Oriente runs 3.1 miles (5.0 km) and gains 528 ft (161 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 51%.