Monte Luco Up & Down (Italy)

Siena, Toscana, Italia

11.9 miles (19.1 km) · 1,666 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Monte Luco Up & Down (Italy) is a 11.9-mile loop route in Siena, Toscana, Italia, gaining 1,645 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.1 miles gaining 569 feet at an average 5.3% grade. Approximately 72% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	11.9 mi (19.1 km)
Elevation gain	1,666 ft (508 m)
Average gain	140 ft per mile (27 m per km)
Longest climb	5.9 mi, 1,153 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	14.5%
Runnable	72% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	9.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	14%
Mild uphill	21%
Moderate uphill	15%
Steep uphill	7%
Mild downhill	21%
Moderate downhill	16%
Steep downhill	6%

Questions about Monte Luco Up & Down (Italy)

How much elevation gain does Monte Luco Up & Down (Italy) have?

Monte Luco Up & Down (Italy) has 1,666 ft (508 m) of elevation gain over 11.9 miles (19.1 km). That averages 140 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Monte Luco Up & Down (Italy)?

The difficulty score for Monte Luco Up & Down (Italy) is 9.1 of 100. That is harder than 65.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 72% 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 Luco Up & Down (Italy)?

The longest climb on Monte Luco Up & Down (Italy) runs 5.9 miles (9.5 km) and gains 1,153 ft (352 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 14.5%.