Portal de Montserrat

Parc Natural de la Muntanya de Montserrat, Catalunya, España

11.9 miles (19.1 km) · 3,635 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Portal de Montserrat is a 11.9-mile loop route in Parc Natural de la Muntanya de Montserrat, Catalunya, España, gaining 3,635 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.3 miles gaining 1,835 feet at an average 8.8% grade. Only 39% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	11.9 mi (19.1 km)
Elevation gain	3,635 ft (1,108 m)
Average gain	307 ft per mile (58 m per km)
Longest climb	4.3 mi, 1,748 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	46.4%
Runnable	39% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	14.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	17%
Mild uphill	8%
Moderate uphill	14%
Steep uphill	23%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	24%

Questions about Portal de Montserrat

How much elevation gain does Portal de Montserrat have?

Portal de Montserrat has 3,635 ft (1,108 m) of elevation gain over 11.9 miles (19.1 km). That averages 307 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Portal de Montserrat?

The difficulty score for Portal de Montserrat is 14.9 of 100. That is harder than 83% of routes at a similar distance. About 39% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Portal de Montserrat?

The longest climb on Portal de Montserrat runs 4.3 miles (6.9 km) and gains 1,748 ft (533 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 46.4%.