Monte Chersogno da Chiosso Superiore (Italy)

Cuneo, Piemonte, Italia

8.1 miles (13.0 km) · 4,268 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Monte Chersogno da Chiosso Superiore (Italy) is a 8.1-mile loop route in Cuneo, Piemonte, Italia, gaining 4,352 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 2 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 4.1 miles gaining 4,350 feet at an average 19.8% grade. Only 15% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.1 mi (13.0 km)
Elevation gain	4,268 ft (1,301 m)
Average gain	530 ft per mile (100 m per km)
Longest climb	4.1 mi, 4,234 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	54.2%
Runnable	15% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	20.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	1%
Mild uphill	6%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	39%
Mild downhill	3%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	41%

Questions about Monte Chersogno da Chiosso Superiore (Italy)

How much elevation gain does Monte Chersogno da Chiosso Superiore (Italy) have?

Monte Chersogno da Chiosso Superiore (Italy) has 4,268 ft (1,301 m) of elevation gain over 8.1 miles (13.0 km). That averages 530 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Monte Chersogno da Chiosso Superiore (Italy)?

The difficulty score for Monte Chersogno da Chiosso Superiore (Italy) is 20.7 of 100. That is harder than 91.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 15% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Monte Chersogno da Chiosso Superiore (Italy)?

The longest climb on Monte Chersogno da Chiosso Superiore (Italy) runs 4.1 miles (6.6 km) and gains 4,234 ft (1,290 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 54.2%.