Portbou-Querroig

Espai d'Interès Natural del Massís de l'Albera, Catalunya, España

9.3 miles (15.0 km) · 2,405 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Portbou-Querroig is a 9.3-mile loop route in Espai d'Interès Natural del Massís de l'Albera, Catalunya, España, gaining 2,405 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.7 miles gaining 1,387 feet at an average 9.0% grade. About 41% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.3 mi (15.0 km)
Elevation gain	2,405 ft (733 m)
Average gain	257 ft per mile (49 m per km)
Longest climb	5.7 mi, 2,041 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	31.1%
Runnable	41% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	13.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	21%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	16%
Steep uphill	19%
Mild downhill	5%
Moderate downhill	2%
Steep downhill	25%

Questions about Portbou-Querroig

How much elevation gain does Portbou-Querroig have?

Portbou-Querroig has 2,405 ft (733 m) of elevation gain over 9.3 miles (15.0 km). That averages 257 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Portbou-Querroig?

The difficulty score for Portbou-Querroig is 13.1 of 100. That is harder than 79.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 41% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Portbou-Querroig?

The longest climb on Portbou-Querroig runs 5.7 miles (9.1 km) and gains 2,041 ft (622 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 31.1%.