Saint-Guiral

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

10.3 miles (16.6 km) · 2,273 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Saint-Guiral is a 10.3-mile loop route in Parc national des Cévennes (aire d'adhésion), Occitanie, France, gaining 2,273 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.6 miles gaining 1,528 feet at an average 7.4% grade. About 53% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	10.3 mi (16.6 km)
Elevation gain	2,273 ft (693 m)
Average gain	220 ft per mile (42 m per km)
Longest climb	4.5 mi, 1,675 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	26.1%
Runnable	53% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	13.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	17%
Mild uphill	7%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	21%
Mild downhill	17%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	17%

Questions about Saint-Guiral

How much elevation gain does Saint-Guiral have?

Saint-Guiral has 2,273 ft (693 m) of elevation gain over 10.3 miles (16.6 km). That averages 220 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Saint-Guiral?

The difficulty score for Saint-Guiral is 13.3 of 100. That is harder than 79.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 53% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Saint-Guiral?

The longest climb on Saint-Guiral runs 4.5 miles (7.3 km) and gains 1,675 ft (510 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 26.1%.