Macugnaga - Alagna (Italy)

Vercelli, Piemonte, Italia

27.3 miles (44.0 km) · 7,837 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Macugnaga - Alagna (Italy) is a 27.3-mile loop route in Vercelli, Piemonte, Italia, gaining 9,578 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 7.1 miles gaining 5,044 feet at an average 13.4% grade. About 41% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance27.3 mi (44.0 km)
Elevation gain7,837 ft (2,389 m)
Average gain287 ft per mile (54 m per km)
Longest climb6.5 mi, 3,772 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade48.2%
Runnable44% of the route
Climbs / descents2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shapeRolling
Difficulty score15.8 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat15%
Mild uphill11%
Moderate uphill7%
Steep uphill25%
Mild downhill11%
Moderate downhill7%
Steep downhill24%

Questions about Macugnaga - Alagna (Italy)

How much elevation gain does Macugnaga - Alagna (Italy) have?

Macugnaga - Alagna (Italy) has 7,837 ft (2,389 m) of elevation gain over 27.3 miles (44.0 km). That averages 287 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Macugnaga - Alagna (Italy)?

The difficulty score for Macugnaga - Alagna (Italy) is 15.8 of 100. That is harder than 84.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 44% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Macugnaga - Alagna (Italy)?

The longest climb on Macugnaga - Alagna (Italy) runs 6.5 miles (10.5 km) and gains 3,772 ft (1,150 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 48.2%.

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