PR22 Le Ranc de Banes

Parc national des Cévennes (aire d'adhésion), Occitanie, France

8.6 miles (13.8 km) · 2,522 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

PR22 Le Ranc de Banes is a 8.6-mile loop route in Parc national des Cévennes (aire d'adhésion), Occitanie, France, gaining 2,522 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 2.4 miles gaining 1,027 feet at an average 11.3% grade. About 44% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	8.6 mi (13.8 km)
Elevation gain	2,522 ft (769 m)
Average gain	294 ft per mile (56 m per km)
Longest climb	2.4 mi, 1,023 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	34.1%
Runnable	44% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	13.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	20%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	26%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	20%

Questions about PR22 Le Ranc de Banes

How much elevation gain does PR22 Le Ranc de Banes have?

PR22 Le Ranc de Banes has 2,522 ft (769 m) of elevation gain over 8.6 miles (13.8 km). That averages 294 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is PR22 Le Ranc de Banes?

The difficulty score for PR22 Le Ranc de Banes is 13.9 of 100. That is harder than 81% of routes at a similar distance. About 44% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on PR22 Le Ranc de Banes?

The longest climb on PR22 Le Ranc de Banes runs 2.4 miles (3.9 km) and gains 1,023 ft (312 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 34.1%.