Le chemin de la Colle

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

11.9 miles (19.1 km) · 1,743 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Le chemin de la Colle is a 11.9-mile loop route in Les Mées, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, gaining 1,743 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.0 miles gaining 1,299 feet at an average 7.5% grade. Approximately 75% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	11.9 mi (19.1 km)
Elevation gain	1,743 ft (531 m)
Average gain	147 ft per mile (28 m per km)
Longest climb	6.5 mi, 1,232 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	36.3%
Runnable	75% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	9.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	8%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	9%
Mild downhill	33%
Moderate downhill	20%
Steep downhill	4%

Questions about Le chemin de la Colle

How much elevation gain does Le chemin de la Colle have?

Le chemin de la Colle has 1,743 ft (531 m) of elevation gain over 11.9 miles (19.1 km). That averages 147 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Le chemin de la Colle?

The difficulty score for Le chemin de la Colle is 9.2 of 100. That is harder than 66.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 75% 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 chemin de la Colle?

The longest climb on Le chemin de la Colle runs 6.5 miles (10.4 km) and gains 1,232 ft (376 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 36.3%.