Le cirque de Saint-Chély-du-Tarn

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

9.6 miles (15.4 km) · 2,172 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Le cirque de Saint-Chély-du-Tarn is a 9.6-mile loop route in Parc national des Cévennes (aire d'adhésion), Occitanie, France, gaining 2,172 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 2.7 miles gaining 1,451 feet at an average 10.0% grade. About 52% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	9.6 mi (15.4 km)
Elevation gain	2,172 ft (662 m)
Average gain	226 ft per mile (43 m per km)
Longest climb	2.7 mi, 1,441 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	26.7%
Runnable	52% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	13.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	4%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	17%
Steep uphill	17%
Mild downhill	25%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	14%

Questions about Le cirque de Saint-Chély-du-Tarn

How much elevation gain does Le cirque de Saint-Chély-du-Tarn have?

Le cirque de Saint-Chély-du-Tarn has 2,172 ft (662 m) of elevation gain over 9.6 miles (15.4 km). That averages 226 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Le cirque de Saint-Chély-du-Tarn?

The difficulty score for Le cirque de Saint-Chély-du-Tarn is 13.7 of 100. That is harder than 80.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 52% 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 cirque de Saint-Chély-du-Tarn?

The longest climb on Le cirque de Saint-Chély-du-Tarn runs 2.7 miles (4.4 km) and gains 1,441 ft (439 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 26.7%.