La Trescoulade

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

8.3 miles (13.4 km) · 2,555 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

La Trescoulade is a 8.3-mile loop route in Parc national des Cévennes (aire d'adhésion), Occitanie, France, gaining 2,555 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.1 miles gaining 2,148 feet at an average 9.5% grade. Only 31% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.3 mi (13.4 km)
Elevation gain	2,555 ft (779 m)
Average gain	308 ft per mile (58 m per km)
Longest climb	5.2 mi, 2,443 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	25.6%
Runnable	31% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	16.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	9%
Mild uphill	7%
Moderate uphill	14%
Steep uphill	28%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	28%

Questions about La Trescoulade

How much elevation gain does La Trescoulade have?

La Trescoulade has 2,555 ft (779 m) of elevation gain over 8.3 miles (13.4 km). That averages 308 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is La Trescoulade?

The difficulty score for La Trescoulade is 16.8 of 100. That is harder than 86.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 31% 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 Trescoulade?

The longest climb on La Trescoulade runs 5.2 miles (8.3 km) and gains 2,443 ft (745 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 25.6%.