Le Grand Mont

Castellar, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

8.6 miles (13.8 km) · 4,312 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Le Grand Mont is a 8.6-mile loop route in Castellar, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, gaining 4,312 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.0 miles gaining 3,467 feet at an average 22.2% grade. Only 16% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.6 mi (13.8 km)
Elevation gain	4,312 ft (1,314 m)
Average gain	503 ft per mile (95 m per km)
Longest climb	3.0 mi, 3,461 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	53.9%
Runnable	16% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	18.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	6%
Mild uphill	2%
Moderate uphill	1%
Steep uphill	41%
Mild downhill	4%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	41%

Questions about Le Grand Mont

How much elevation gain does Le Grand Mont have?

Le Grand Mont has 4,312 ft (1,314 m) of elevation gain over 8.6 miles (13.8 km). That averages 503 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Le Grand Mont?

The difficulty score for Le Grand Mont is 18.3 of 100. That is harder than 88.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 16% 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 Grand Mont?

The longest climb on Le Grand Mont runs 3.0 miles (4.8 km) and gains 3,461 ft (1,055 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 53.9%.