La Diligence

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

8.4 miles (13.5 km) · 2,008 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

La Diligence is a 8.4-mile loop route in Parc national des Cévennes (aire d'adhésion), Occitanie, France, gaining 2,008 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 2.6 miles gaining 1,543 feet at an average 11.1% grade. About 50% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a gradual descent and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.4 mi (13.5 km)
Elevation gain	2,008 ft (612 m)
Average gain	240 ft per mile (45 m per km)
Longest climb	2.6 mi, 1,541 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	24%
Runnable	50% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	11.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	18%
Mild uphill	10%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	23%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	16%
Steep downhill	21%

Questions about La Diligence

How much elevation gain does La Diligence have?

La Diligence has 2,008 ft (612 m) of elevation gain over 8.4 miles (13.5 km). That averages 240 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is La Diligence?

The difficulty score for La Diligence is 11.8 of 100. That is harder than 75.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 50% 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 Diligence?

The longest climb on La Diligence runs 2.6 miles (4.2 km) and gains 1,541 ft (470 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 24%.