Percurso do Vale das Hortas

Loulé, Portugal

8.3 miles (13.4 km) · 1,182 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	8.3 mi (13.4 km)
Elevation gain	1,182 ft (360 m)
Average gain	142 ft per mile (27 m per km)
Longest climb	2.4 mi, 332 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	15.3%
Runnable	72% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	7.7 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 1,182 ft (360 m) of elevation gain over 8.3 miles (13.4 km). That averages 142 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Percurso do Vale das Hortas?

The difficulty score for Percurso do Vale das Hortas is 7.7 of 100. That is harder than 64.9% 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 2.4 miles (3.8 km) and gains 332 ft (101 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 15.3%.