Les 4000 marches

Parc national des Cévennes (cœur), Occitanie, France

13.7 miles (22.1 km) · 4,152 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	13.7 mi (22.1 km)
Elevation gain	4,152 ft (1,266 m)
Average gain	303 ft per mile (57 m per km)
Longest climb	5.1 mi, 3,798 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	11.9 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 4,152 ft (1,266 m) of elevation gain over 13.7 miles (22.1 km). That averages 303 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Les 4000 marches?

The difficulty score for Les 4000 marches is 11.9 of 100. That is harder than 80.3% 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 5.1 miles (8.2 km) and gains 3,798 ft (1,158 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 34.9%.