Les 4000 marches

Parc national des Cévennes (cœur), Occitanie, France

13.7 miles (22.1 km) · 4,164 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Les 4000 marches is a 13.7-mile loop route in Parc national des Cévennes (cœur), Occitanie, France, gaining 4,164 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 5.1 miles gaining 3,830 feet at an average 14.0% grade. About 40% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	13.7 mi (22.1 km)
Elevation gain	4,164 ft (1,269 m)
Average gain	304 ft per mile (57 m per km)
Longest climb	5.0 mi, 3,807 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	34.9%
Runnable	40% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	15.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	12%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	25%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	27%

Questions about Les 4000 marches

How much elevation gain does Les 4000 marches have?

Les 4000 marches has 4,164 ft (1,269 m) of elevation gain over 13.7 miles (22.1 km). That averages 304 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Les 4000 marches?

The difficulty score for Les 4000 marches is 15.1 of 100. That is harder than 83.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 40% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Les 4000 marches?

The longest climb on Les 4000 marches runs 5.0 miles (8.1 km) and gains 3,807 ft (1,161 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 34.9%.