Les Villages Perchés

Mas-Cabardès, Occitanie, France

14.4 miles (23.2 km) · 3,777 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Les Villages Perchés is a 14.4-mile loop route in Mas-Cabardès, Occitanie, France, gaining 3,777 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.5 miles gaining 1,214 feet at an average 7.8% grade. About 48% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	14.4 mi (23.2 km)
Elevation gain	3,777 ft (1,151 m)
Average gain	262 ft per mile (50 m per km)
Longest climb	2.8 mi, 1,303 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	27%
Runnable	48% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	12.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	15%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	22%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	23%

Questions about Les Villages Perchés

How much elevation gain does Les Villages Perchés have?

Les Villages Perchés has 3,777 ft (1,151 m) of elevation gain over 14.4 miles (23.2 km). That averages 262 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Les Villages Perchés?

The difficulty score for Les Villages Perchés is 12.2 of 100. That is harder than 76.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 48% 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 Villages Perchés?

The longest climb on Les Villages Perchés runs 2.8 miles (4.5 km) and gains 1,303 ft (397 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 27%.