Plateau de Briasq

Parc naturel régional des Préalpes d'Azur, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

8.9 miles (14.4 km) · 2,005 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Plateau de Briasq is a 8.9-mile loop route in Parc naturel régional des Préalpes d'Azur, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, gaining 2,005 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 2.8 miles gaining 1,020 feet at an average 13.0% grade. About 54% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with flat terrain and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.9 mi (14.4 km)
Elevation gain	2,005 ft (611 m)
Average gain	225 ft per mile (43 m per km)
Longest climb	2.8 mi, 742 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	27.6%
Runnable	54% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	13 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	8%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	19%
Mild downhill	19%
Moderate downhill	16%
Steep downhill	14%

Questions about Plateau de Briasq

How much elevation gain does Plateau de Briasq have?

Plateau de Briasq has 2,005 ft (611 m) of elevation gain over 8.9 miles (14.4 km). That averages 225 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Plateau de Briasq?

The difficulty score for Plateau de Briasq is 13 of 100. That is harder than 79% of routes at a similar distance. About 54% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Plateau de Briasq?

The longest climb on Plateau de Briasq runs 2.8 miles (4.6 km) and gains 742 ft (226 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 27.6%.