Lac de l'Aupillon

Les Thuiles, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

10.2 miles (16.5 km) · 3,376 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Lac de l'Aupillon is a 10.2-mile loop route in Les Thuiles, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, gaining 3,376 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 2 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 4.7 miles gaining 3,283 feet at an average 13.0% grade. Only 33% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	10.2 mi (16.5 km)
Elevation gain	3,376 ft (1,029 m)
Average gain	329 ft per mile (62 m per km)
Longest climb	4.7 mi, 3,243 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	43.1%
Runnable	33% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	19.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	6%
Mild uphill	5%
Moderate uphill	15%
Steep uphill	25%
Mild downhill	6%
Moderate downhill	16%
Steep downhill	27%

Questions about Lac de l'Aupillon

How much elevation gain does Lac de l'Aupillon have?

Lac de l'Aupillon has 3,376 ft (1,029 m) of elevation gain over 10.2 miles (16.5 km). That averages 329 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Lac de l'Aupillon?

The difficulty score for Lac de l'Aupillon is 19.1 of 100. That is harder than 89.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 33% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Lac de l'Aupillon?

The longest climb on Lac de l'Aupillon runs 4.7 miles (7.6 km) and gains 3,243 ft (988 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 43.1%.