La Croix du Devois

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

8.2 miles (13.3 km) · 1,226 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

La Croix du Devois is a 8.2-mile loop route in Parc national des Cévennes (aire d'adhésion), Occitanie, France, gaining 1,226 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 2.8 miles gaining 561 feet at an average 7.2% grade. Approximately 73% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance8.2 mi (13.3 km)
Elevation gain1,226 ft (374 m)
Average gain149 ft per mile (28 m per km)
Longest climb5.0 mi, 922 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade17.2%
Runnable73% of the route
Climbs / descents2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shapeUp, then down
Difficulty score9.5 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat16%
Mild uphill23%
Moderate uphill9%
Steep uphill11%
Mild downhill20%
Moderate downhill15%
Steep downhill7%

Questions about La Croix du Devois

How much elevation gain does La Croix du Devois have?

La Croix du Devois has 1,226 ft (374 m) of elevation gain over 8.2 miles (13.3 km). That averages 149 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is La Croix du Devois?

The difficulty score for La Croix du Devois is 9.5 of 100. That is harder than 67.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 73% 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 Croix du Devois?

The longest climb on La Croix du Devois runs 5.0 miles (8.1 km) and gains 922 ft (281 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 17.2%.

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