Le Sentier des Croix

Conques-en-Rouergue, Occitanie, France

9.5 miles (15.3 km) · 2,457 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Le Sentier des Croix is a 9.5-mile loop route in Conques-en-Rouergue, Occitanie, France, gaining 2,457 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.8 miles gaining 1,316 feet at an average 8.9% grade. About 41% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	9.5 mi (15.3 km)
Elevation gain	2,457 ft (749 m)
Average gain	259 ft per mile (49 m per km)
Longest climb	2.8 mi, 1,306 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	20.1%
Runnable	41% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	12.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	22%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	23%
Mild downhill	5%
Moderate downhill	3%
Steep downhill	26%

Questions about Le Sentier des Croix

How much elevation gain does Le Sentier des Croix have?

Le Sentier des Croix has 2,457 ft (749 m) of elevation gain over 9.5 miles (15.3 km). That averages 259 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Le Sentier des Croix?

The difficulty score for Le Sentier des Croix is 12.9 of 100. That is harder than 78.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 41% 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 Sentier des Croix?

The longest climb on Le Sentier des Croix runs 2.8 miles (4.5 km) and gains 1,306 ft (398 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 20.1%.