Parc naturel régional des Alpilles, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
8.9 miles (14.3 km) · 747 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
Maussane-les-Alpilles vers les Baux-de-Provence is a 8.9-mile loop route in Parc naturel régional des Alpilles, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, gaining 747 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.4 miles gaining 416 feet at an average 1.6% grade. Approximately 91% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a gradual climb and finishes with a climb.
| Distance | 8.9 mi (14.3 km) |
| Elevation gain | 747 ft (228 m) |
| Average gain | 84 ft per mile (16 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 3.4 mi, 284 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 9.4% |
| Runnable | 91% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 1 climbs, 1 descents |
| Profile shape | Down, then up |
| Difficulty score | 3.7 of 100 |
| Surface | trail |
| Route shape | Loop |
| Type | Route |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 60% |
| Mild uphill | 12% |
| Moderate uphill | 9% |
| Mild downhill | 11% |
| Moderate downhill | 7% |
| Steep downhill | 1% |
Maussane-les-Alpilles vers les Baux-de-Provence has 747 ft (228 m) of elevation gain over 8.9 miles (14.3 km). That averages 84 ft of gain per mile.
The difficulty score for Maussane-les-Alpilles vers les Baux-de-Provence is 3.7 of 100. That is harder than 34.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 91% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.
The longest climb on Maussane-les-Alpilles vers les Baux-de-Provence runs 3.4 miles (5.5 km) and gains 284 ft (87 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 9.4%.
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