Le Pont du Tarn

Parc national des Cévennes (cœur), Occitanie, France

8.9 miles (14.4 km) · 1,564 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

The Le Pont du Tarn route traverses 8.9 miles through Parc national des Cévennes (cœur), Occitanie, France. Elevation gain totals 1,564 feet, with 1,520 feet of descent. The most significant ascent covers 2.4 miles and gains 743 feet. Vertical rate measures 177 feet of gain per mile. About 62% of the distance is runnable terrain. Terrain is predominantly trail. Technical difficulty: very hilly. This route ranks at the 73th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. The route draws trail runners and hikers interested in technical terrain in Occitanie.

Route facts

Distance	8.9 mi (14.4 km)
Elevation gain	1,564 ft (477 m)
Average gain	175 ft per mile (33 m per km)
Longest climb	4.4 mi, 1,078 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	18.8%
Runnable	62% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	11.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	31%
Mild uphill	16%
Moderate uphill	14%
Steep uphill	10%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	15%

Questions about Le Pont du Tarn

How much elevation gain does Le Pont du Tarn have?

Le Pont du Tarn has 1,564 ft (477 m) of elevation gain over 8.9 miles (14.4 km). That averages 175 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Le Pont du Tarn?

The difficulty score for Le Pont du Tarn is 11.2 of 100. That is harder than 73.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 62% 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 (7.0 km) and gains 1,078 ft (329 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 18.8%.