Le versant nord de l'Aigoual

Parc national des Cévennes (cœur), Occitanie, France

21.3 miles (34.3 km) · 3,769 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Le versant nord de l'Aigoual is a 21.3-mile loop route in Parc national des Cévennes (cœur), Occitanie, France, gaining 3,769 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 6 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 8.9 miles gaining 2,811 feet at an average 5.0% grade. About 65% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	21.3 mi (34.3 km)
Elevation gain	3,769 ft (1,149 m)
Average gain	177 ft per mile (34 m per km)
Longest climb	11.2 mi, 2,822 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	37.7%
Runnable	65% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	10.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	11%
Mild uphill	27%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	10%
Mild downhill	15%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	15%

Questions about Le versant nord de l'Aigoual

How much elevation gain does Le versant nord de l'Aigoual have?

Le versant nord de l'Aigoual has 3,769 ft (1,149 m) of elevation gain over 21.3 miles (34.3 km). That averages 177 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Le versant nord de l'Aigoual?

The difficulty score for Le versant nord de l'Aigoual is 10.6 of 100. That is harder than 71.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 65% 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 versant nord de l'Aigoual?

The longest climb on Le versant nord de l'Aigoual runs 11.2 miles (18.0 km) and gains 2,822 ft (860 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 37.7%.