Les Balcons de la Durance

L'Escale, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

10.1 miles (16.2 km) · 2,110 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Les Balcons de la Durance is a 10.1-mile loop route in L'Escale, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, gaining 2,110 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 3.6 miles gaining 1,892 feet at an average 9.6% grade. About 55% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	10.1 mi (16.2 km)
Elevation gain	2,110 ft (643 m)
Average gain	210 ft per mile (40 m per km)
Longest climb	3.6 mi, 1,817 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	29.7%
Runnable	55% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	11.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	12%
Mild uphill	17%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	17%
Mild downhill	17%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	18%

Questions about Les Balcons de la Durance

How much elevation gain does Les Balcons de la Durance have?

Les Balcons de la Durance has 2,110 ft (643 m) of elevation gain over 10.1 miles (16.2 km). That averages 210 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Les Balcons de la Durance?

The difficulty score for Les Balcons de la Durance is 11.5 of 100. That is harder than 74.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 55% 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 Balcons de la Durance?

The longest climb on Les Balcons de la Durance runs 3.6 miles (5.8 km) and gains 1,817 ft (554 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 29.7%.