Massevaques

Parc national des Cévennes (cœur), Occitanie, France

9.5 miles (15.3 km) · 2,036 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Massevaques is a 9.5-mile loop route in Parc national des Cévennes (cœur), Occitanie, France, gaining 2,036 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.5 miles gaining 1,549 feet at an average 7.3% grade. About 55% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	9.5 mi (15.3 km)
Elevation gain	2,036 ft (620 m)
Average gain	214 ft per mile (41 m per km)
Longest climb	3.2 mi, 1,464 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	25.7%
Runnable	55% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	12.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	20%
Mild uphill	5%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	23%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	16%
Steep downhill	15%

Questions about Massevaques

How much elevation gain does Massevaques have?

Massevaques has 2,036 ft (620 m) of elevation gain over 9.5 miles (15.3 km). That averages 214 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Massevaques?

The difficulty score for Massevaques is 12.6 of 100. That is harder than 78% of routes at a similar distance. About 55% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Massevaques?

The longest climb on Massevaques runs 3.2 miles (5.1 km) and gains 1,464 ft (446 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 25.7%.