La Chapelle Saint-Joseph par Thoard

Réserve naturelle Géologique de Haute-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

18.2 miles (29.2 km) · 4,315 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

La Chapelle Saint-Joseph par Thoard is a 18.2-mile loop route in Réserve naturelle Géologique de Haute-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, gaining 4,315 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 4.4 miles gaining 1,909 feet at an average 8.4% grade. About 49% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	18.2 mi (29.2 km)
Elevation gain	4,315 ft (1,315 m)
Average gain	238 ft per mile (45 m per km)
Longest climb	4.4 mi, 1,519 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	27.5%
Runnable	49% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	16.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	12%
Mild uphill	5%
Moderate uphill	24%
Steep uphill	15%
Mild downhill	10%
Moderate downhill	22%
Steep downhill	12%

Questions about La Chapelle Saint-Joseph par Thoard

How much elevation gain does La Chapelle Saint-Joseph par Thoard have?

La Chapelle Saint-Joseph par Thoard has 4,315 ft (1,315 m) of elevation gain over 18.2 miles (29.2 km). That averages 238 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is La Chapelle Saint-Joseph par Thoard?

The difficulty score for La Chapelle Saint-Joseph par Thoard is 16.2 of 100. That is harder than 85.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 49% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on La Chapelle Saint-Joseph par Thoard?

The longest climb on La Chapelle Saint-Joseph par Thoard runs 4.4 miles (7.1 km) and gains 1,519 ft (463 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 27.5%.