Le col des Terres Blanches depuis Prapic

Parc national des Écrins (cœur), Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

12.5 miles (20.2 km) · 4,081 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Le col des Terres Blanches depuis Prapic is a 12.5-mile loop route in Parc national des Écrins (cœur), Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, gaining 4,081 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 6.2 miles gaining 3,984 feet at an average 11.9% grade. Only 35% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	12.5 mi (20.2 km)
Elevation gain	4,081 ft (1,244 m)
Average gain	325 ft per mile (62 m per km)
Longest climb	6.2 mi, 3,907 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	40.5%
Runnable	35% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	18.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	5%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	27%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	28%

Questions about Le col des Terres Blanches depuis Prapic

How much elevation gain does Le col des Terres Blanches depuis Prapic have?

Le col des Terres Blanches depuis Prapic has 4,081 ft (1,244 m) of elevation gain over 12.5 miles (20.2 km). That averages 325 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Le col des Terres Blanches depuis Prapic?

The difficulty score for Le col des Terres Blanches depuis Prapic is 18.7 of 100. That is harder than 89.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 35% 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 col des Terres Blanches depuis Prapic?

The longest climb on Le col des Terres Blanches depuis Prapic runs 6.2 miles (10.0 km) and gains 3,907 ft (1,191 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 40.5%.