Pilat N°23 : circuit « des barrages »

Parc naturel régional du Pilat, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

14.5 miles (23.4 km) · 2,693 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Pilat N°23 : circuit « des barrages » is a 14.5-mile loop route in Parc naturel régional du Pilat, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, gaining 2,693 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.0 miles gaining 794 feet at an average 5.6% grade. About 66% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	14.5 mi (23.4 km)
Elevation gain	2,693 ft (821 m)
Average gain	185 ft per mile (35 m per km)
Longest climb	6.7 mi, 1,124 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	30.4%
Runnable	66% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	10.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	13%
Mild uphill	19%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	13%
Mild downhill	19%
Moderate downhill	15%
Steep downhill	11%

Questions about Pilat N°23 : circuit « des barrages »

How much elevation gain does Pilat N°23 : circuit « des barrages » have?

Pilat N°23 : circuit « des barrages » has 2,693 ft (821 m) of elevation gain over 14.5 miles (23.4 km). That averages 185 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Pilat N°23 : circuit « des barrages »?

The difficulty score for Pilat N°23 : circuit « des barrages » is 10.4 of 100. That is harder than 71.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 66% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Pilat N°23 : circuit « des barrages »?

The longest climb on Pilat N°23 : circuit « des barrages » runs 6.7 miles (10.8 km) and gains 1,124 ft (343 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 30.4%.