Les Villages Perchés

Castans, Occitanie, France

12.0 miles (19.3 km) · 3,115 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	12.0 mi (19.3 km)
Elevation gain	3,115 ft (950 m)
Average gain	260 ft per mile (49 m per km)
Longest climb	4.7 mi, 1,402 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	36.7%
Runnable	48% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	11 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	7%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	16%
Steep uphill	13%
Mild downhill	16%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	22%

Questions about Les Villages Perchés

How much elevation gain does Les Villages Perchés have?

Les Villages Perchés has 3,115 ft (950 m) of elevation gain over 12.0 miles (19.3 km). That averages 260 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Les Villages Perchés?

The difficulty score for Les Villages Perchés is 11 of 100. That is harder than 78.1% 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 4.7 miles (7.5 km) and gains 1,402 ft (427 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 36.7%.