Les Villages Perchés

Labastide-Esparbairenque, Occitanie, France

13.9 miles (22.4 km) · 2,696 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Les Villages Perchés is a 13.9-mile loop route in Labastide-Esparbairenque, Occitanie, France, gaining 2,696 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.8 miles gaining 1,801 feet at an average 6.6% grade. About 62% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	13.9 mi (22.4 km)
Elevation gain	2,696 ft (822 m)
Average gain	194 ft per mile (37 m per km)
Longest climb	7.2 mi, 1,511 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	32.3%
Runnable	62% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	10.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	25%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	15%
Steep uphill	11%
Mild downhill	16%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	12%

Questions about Les Villages Perchés

How much elevation gain does Les Villages Perchés have?

Les Villages Perchés has 2,696 ft (822 m) of elevation gain over 13.9 miles (22.4 km). That averages 194 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Les Villages Perchés?

The difficulty score for Les Villages Perchés is 10.9 of 100. That is harder than 72.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 62% 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 7.2 miles (11.6 km) and gains 1,511 ft (461 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 32.3%.