La Tour Massane par le Chemin de l'Eau

Argelès-sur-Mer, Occitanie, France

9.1 miles (14.6 km) · 2,695 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

La Tour Massane par le Chemin de l'Eau is a 9.1-mile loop route in Argelès-sur-Mer, Occitanie, France, gaining 2,695 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 4.8 miles gaining 2,321 feet at an average 8.7% grade. About 40% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	9.1 mi (14.6 km)
Elevation gain	2,695 ft (821 m)
Average gain	298 ft per mile (56 m per km)
Longest climb	4.8 mi, 2,177 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	32.5%
Runnable	40% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	15.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	10%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	27%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	21%

Questions about La Tour Massane par le Chemin de l'Eau

How much elevation gain does La Tour Massane par le Chemin de l'Eau have?

La Tour Massane par le Chemin de l'Eau has 2,695 ft (821 m) of elevation gain over 9.1 miles (14.6 km). That averages 298 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is La Tour Massane par le Chemin de l'Eau?

The difficulty score for La Tour Massane par le Chemin de l'Eau is 15.1 of 100. That is harder than 83.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 40% 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 Tour Massane par le Chemin de l'Eau?

The longest climb on La Tour Massane par le Chemin de l'Eau runs 4.8 miles (7.7 km) and gains 2,177 ft (664 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 32.5%.