Les couronnes

Parc national des Cévennes (aire d'adhésion), Occitanie, France

8.8 miles (14.1 km) · 2,100 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Les couronnes is a 8.8-mile loop route in Parc national des Cévennes (aire d'adhésion), Occitanie, France, gaining 2,100 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 2.8 miles gaining 1,693 feet at an average 10.9% grade. About 57% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	8.8 mi (14.1 km)
Elevation gain	2,100 ft (640 m)
Average gain	240 ft per mile (45 m per km)
Longest climb	5.0 mi, 1,613 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	32%
Runnable	57% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	11.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	28%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	18%
Mild downhill	8%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	16%

Questions about Les couronnes

How much elevation gain does Les couronnes have?

Les couronnes has 2,100 ft (640 m) of elevation gain over 8.8 miles (14.1 km). That averages 240 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Les couronnes?

The difficulty score for Les couronnes is 11.8 of 100. That is harder than 75.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 57% 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 couronnes?

The longest climb on Les couronnes runs 5.0 miles (8.1 km) and gains 1,613 ft (492 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 32%.