Le Pont du Tarn

Parc national des Cévennes (cœur), Occitanie, France

10.5 miles (17.0 km) · 1,989 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Le Pont du Tarn is a 10.5-mile loop route in Parc national des Cévennes (cœur), Occitanie, France, gaining 1,989 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 4.4 miles gaining 1,615 feet at an average 6.6% grade. About 60% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	10.5 mi (17.0 km)
Elevation gain	1,989 ft (606 m)
Average gain	189 ft per mile (36 m per km)
Longest climb	4.4 mi, 1,535 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	28.6%
Runnable	60% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	10.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	41%
Mild uphill	8%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	15%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	2%
Steep downhill	17%

Questions about Le Pont du Tarn

How much elevation gain does Le Pont du Tarn have?

Le Pont du Tarn has 1,989 ft (606 m) of elevation gain over 10.5 miles (17.0 km). That averages 189 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Le Pont du Tarn?

The difficulty score for Le Pont du Tarn is 10.9 of 100. That is harder than 73% of routes at a similar distance. About 60% 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 Pont du Tarn?

The longest climb on Le Pont du Tarn runs 4.4 miles (7.1 km) and gains 1,535 ft (468 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 28.6%.