Le Tacot - Pélussin n° 3

Parc naturel régional du Pilat, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

8.7 miles (14.0 km) · 1,634 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Le Tacot - Pélussin n° 3 is a 8.7-mile loop route in Parc naturel régional du Pilat, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, gaining 1,634 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.6 miles gaining 814 feet at an average 4.5% grade. About 62% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.7 mi (14.0 km)
Elevation gain	1,634 ft (498 m)
Average gain	188 ft per mile (36 m per km)
Longest climb	5.3 mi, 1,314 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	24%
Runnable	62% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	10.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	29%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	13%
Steep uphill	13%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	12%

Questions about Le Tacot - Pélussin n° 3

How much elevation gain does Le Tacot - Pélussin n° 3 have?

Le Tacot - Pélussin n° 3 has 1,634 ft (498 m) of elevation gain over 8.7 miles (14.0 km). That averages 188 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Le Tacot - Pélussin n° 3?

The difficulty score for Le Tacot - Pélussin n° 3 is 10.8 of 100. That is harder than 72.4% 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 Tacot - Pélussin n° 3?

The longest climb on Le Tacot - Pélussin n° 3 runs 5.3 miles (8.5 km) and gains 1,314 ft (401 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 24%.