Le Balcon des Cévennes

Parc naturel régional des Grands Causses, Occitanie, France

12.2 miles (19.7 km) · 2,415 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	12.2 mi (19.7 km)
Elevation gain	2,415 ft (736 m)
Average gain	198 ft per mile (37 m per km)
Longest climb	3.4 mi, 1,139 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	23.9%
Runnable	63% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	8.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	8%
Mild uphill	23%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	17%
Mild downhill	15%
Moderate downhill	17%
Steep downhill	14%

Questions about Le Balcon des Cévennes

How much elevation gain does Le Balcon des Cévennes have?

Le Balcon des Cévennes has 2,415 ft (736 m) of elevation gain over 12.2 miles (19.7 km). That averages 198 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Le Balcon des Cévennes?

The difficulty score for Le Balcon des Cévennes is 8.6 of 100. That is harder than 69.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 63% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Le Balcon des Cévennes?

The longest climb on Le Balcon des Cévennes runs 3.4 miles (5.5 km) and gains 1,139 ft (347 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 23.9%.