Pica d'Estats (Spain)

Pallars Sobirà, Catalunya, España

8.9 miles (14.4 km) · 4,157 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Pica d'Estats (Spain) is a 8.9-mile loop route in Pallars Sobirà, Catalunya, España, gaining 4,163 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 4.4 miles gaining 3,986 feet at an average 16.5% grade. Only 29% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.9 mi (14.4 km)
Elevation gain	4,157 ft (1,267 m)
Average gain	465 ft per mile (88 m per km)
Longest climb	4.5 mi, 3,850 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	76.6%
Runnable	29% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	19.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	7%
Mild uphill	8%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	31%
Mild downhill	5%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	31%

Questions about Pica d'Estats (Spain)

How much elevation gain does Pica d'Estats (Spain) have?

Pica d'Estats (Spain) has 4,157 ft (1,267 m) of elevation gain over 8.9 miles (14.4 km). That averages 465 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Pica d'Estats (Spain)?

The difficulty score for Pica d'Estats (Spain) is 19.7 of 100. That is harder than 90.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 29% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Pica d'Estats (Spain)?

The longest climb on Pica d'Estats (Spain) runs 4.5 miles (7.3 km) and gains 3,850 ft (1,174 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 76.6%.