Les Balcons de L'Hérault

Puéchabon, Occitanie, France

10.7 miles (17.2 km) · 1,269 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Les Balcons de L'Hérault is a 10.7-mile loop route in Puéchabon, Occitanie, France, gaining 1,269 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 2.0 miles gaining 824 feet at an average 6.8% grade. Approximately 83% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	10.7 mi (17.2 km)
Elevation gain	1,269 ft (387 m)
Average gain	119 ft per mile (23 m per km)
Longest climb	3.2 mi, 770 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	43.6%
Runnable	83% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	4.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	49%
Mild uphill	10%
Moderate uphill	3%
Steep uphill	8%
Mild downhill	18%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	6%

Questions about Les Balcons de L'Hérault

How much elevation gain does Les Balcons de L'Hérault have?

Les Balcons de L'Hérault has 1,269 ft (387 m) of elevation gain over 10.7 miles (17.2 km). That averages 119 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Les Balcons de L'Hérault?

The difficulty score for Les Balcons de L'Hérault is 4.9 of 100. That is harder than 42.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 83% 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 L'Hérault?

The longest climb on Les Balcons de L'Hérault runs 3.2 miles (5.1 km) and gains 770 ft (235 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 43.6%.