Percurso do Vale das Hortas

Loulé, Portugal

8.3 miles (13.4 km) · 1,190 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Percurso do Vale das Hortas is a 8.3-mile loop route in Loulé, Portugal, gaining 1,190 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 2.4 miles gaining 448 feet at an average 2.6% grade. Approximately 72% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.3 mi (13.4 km)
Elevation gain	1,190 ft (363 m)
Average gain	143 ft per mile (27 m per km)
Longest climb	2.0 mi, 350 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	15.3%
Runnable	72% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	8.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	23%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	18%
Steep uphill	5%
Mild downhill	24%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	5%

Questions about Percurso do Vale das Hortas

How much elevation gain does Percurso do Vale das Hortas have?

Percurso do Vale das Hortas has 1,190 ft (363 m) of elevation gain over 8.3 miles (13.4 km). That averages 143 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Percurso do Vale das Hortas?

The difficulty score for Percurso do Vale das Hortas is 8.8 of 100. That is harder than 64.7% 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 Percurso do Vale das Hortas?

The longest climb on Percurso do Vale das Hortas runs 2.0 miles (3.3 km) and gains 350 ft (107 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 15.3%.