Les clochers de Tourmentes

Parc national des Cévennes (cœur), Occitanie, France

9.8 miles (15.7 km) · 1,801 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Les clochers de Tourmentes is a 9.8-mile loop route in Parc national des Cévennes (cœur), Occitanie, France, gaining 1,801 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 2.5 miles gaining 1,071 feet at an average 7.5% grade. About 64% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a gradual descent and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.8 mi (15.7 km)
Elevation gain	1,801 ft (549 m)
Average gain	184 ft per mile (35 m per km)
Longest climb	2.5 mi, 1,000 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	24.5%
Runnable	64% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	10.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	28%
Mild uphill	16%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	14%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	14%

Questions about Les clochers de Tourmentes

How much elevation gain does Les clochers de Tourmentes have?

Les clochers de Tourmentes has 1,801 ft (549 m) of elevation gain over 9.8 miles (15.7 km). That averages 184 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Les clochers de Tourmentes?

The difficulty score for Les clochers de Tourmentes is 10.8 of 100. That is harder than 72.6% 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 Les clochers de Tourmentes?

The longest climb on Les clochers de Tourmentes runs 2.5 miles (4.1 km) and gains 1,000 ft (305 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 24.5%.