L'Isarce et les Crêtes

Réserve naturelle du massif du Pibeste-Aoulhet, Occitanie, France

9.2 miles (14.8 km) · 4,168 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

L'Isarce et les Crêtes is a 9.2-mile loop route in Réserve naturelle du massif du Pibeste-Aoulhet, Occitanie, France, gaining 4,168 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.5 miles gaining 3,060 feet at an average 16.4% grade. Only 16% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	9.2 mi (14.8 km)
Elevation gain	4,168 ft (1,271 m)
Average gain	453 ft per mile (86 m per km)
Longest climb	3.5 mi, 3,028 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	45%
Runnable	16% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	20.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	5%
Mild uphill	4%
Moderate uphill	18%
Steep uphill	31%
Mild downhill	4%
Moderate downhill	3%
Steep downhill	35%

Questions about L'Isarce et les Crêtes

How much elevation gain does L'Isarce et les Crêtes have?

L'Isarce et les Crêtes has 4,168 ft (1,271 m) of elevation gain over 9.2 miles (14.8 km). That averages 453 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is L'Isarce et les Crêtes?

The difficulty score for L'Isarce et les Crêtes is 20.3 of 100. That is harder than 91.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 16% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on L'Isarce et les Crêtes?

The longest climb on L'Isarce et les Crêtes runs 3.5 miles (5.6 km) and gains 3,028 ft (923 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 45%.