Rota do Corço

Torre de Moncorvo, Portugal

10.2 miles (16.3 km) · 2,314 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Rota do Corço is a 10.2-mile loop route in Torre de Moncorvo, Portugal, gaining 2,314 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.6 miles gaining 1,424 feet at an average 8.6% grade. About 45% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	10.2 mi (16.3 km)
Elevation gain	2,314 ft (705 m)
Average gain	228 ft per mile (43 m per km)
Longest climb	6.9 mi, 1,358 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	18.9%
Runnable	45% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	14 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	15%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	30%
Steep uphill	7%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	18%

Questions about Rota do Corço

How much elevation gain does Rota do Corço have?

Rota do Corço has 2,314 ft (705 m) of elevation gain over 10.2 miles (16.3 km). That averages 228 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rota do Corço?

The difficulty score for Rota do Corço is 14 of 100. That is harder than 81.2% 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 Rota do Corço?

The longest climb on Rota do Corço runs 6.9 miles (11.2 km) and gains 1,358 ft (414 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 18.9%.