Le Vieux Chemin

Parc naturel régional de l'Aubrac, Occitanie, France

11.2 miles (18.1 km) · 1,933 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Le Vieux Chemin is a 11.2-mile loop route in Parc naturel régional de l'Aubrac, Occitanie, France, gaining 1,933 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.5 miles gaining 889 feet at an average 6.0% grade. About 64% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	11.2 mi (18.1 km)
Elevation gain	1,933 ft (589 m)
Average gain	172 ft per mile (33 m per km)
Longest climb	5.1 mi, 606 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	28.9%
Runnable	64% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	9.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	18%
Mild uphill	23%
Moderate uphill	15%
Steep uphill	6%
Mild downhill	16%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	14%

Questions about Le Vieux Chemin

How much elevation gain does Le Vieux Chemin have?

Le Vieux Chemin has 1,933 ft (589 m) of elevation gain over 11.2 miles (18.1 km). That averages 172 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Le Vieux Chemin?

The difficulty score for Le Vieux Chemin is 9.8 of 100. That is harder than 69.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 64% 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 Vieux Chemin?

The longest climb on Le Vieux Chemin runs 5.1 miles (8.2 km) and gains 606 ft (185 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 28.9%.