PR7VRL - Percurso Pedestre do Carvalhal de Gontães

Alvão/Marão, Portugal

10.9 miles (17.5 km) · 2,214 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

PR7VRL - Percurso Pedestre do Carvalhal de Gontães is a 10.9-mile loop route in Alvão/Marão, Portugal, gaining 2,214 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 2.4 miles gaining 901 feet at an average 6.2% grade. About 45% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	10.9 mi (17.5 km)
Elevation gain	2,214 ft (675 m)
Average gain	203 ft per mile (39 m per km)
Longest climb	4.9 mi, 315 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	22.6%
Runnable	45% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	14.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	6%
Mild uphill	10%
Moderate uphill	21%
Steep uphill	18%
Mild downhill	24%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	17%

Questions about PR7VRL - Percurso Pedestre do Carvalhal de Gontães

How much elevation gain does PR7VRL - Percurso Pedestre do Carvalhal de Gontães have?

PR7VRL - Percurso Pedestre do Carvalhal de Gontães has 2,214 ft (675 m) of elevation gain over 10.9 miles (17.5 km). That averages 203 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is PR7VRL - Percurso Pedestre do Carvalhal de Gontães?

The difficulty score for PR7VRL - Percurso Pedestre do Carvalhal de Gontães is 14.9 of 100. That is harder than 83.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 45% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on PR7VRL - Percurso Pedestre do Carvalhal de Gontães?

The longest climb on PR7VRL - Percurso Pedestre do Carvalhal de Gontães runs 4.9 miles (7.9 km) and gains 315 ft (96 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 22.6%.