Sentiero della Dondola

Loro Ciuffenna, Toscana, Italia

9.9 miles (15.9 km) · 2,848 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Sentiero della Dondola is a 9.9-mile loop route in Loro Ciuffenna, Toscana, Italia, gaining 2,848 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.4 miles gaining 2,474 feet at an average 12.0% grade. About 45% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.9 mi (15.9 km)
Elevation gain	2,848 ft (868 m)
Average gain	289 ft per mile (55 m per km)
Longest climb	3.4 mi, 2,153 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	52.1%
Runnable	45% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	13.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	21%
Mild uphill	5%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	22%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	25%

Questions about Sentiero della Dondola

How much elevation gain does Sentiero della Dondola have?

Sentiero della Dondola has 2,848 ft (868 m) of elevation gain over 9.9 miles (15.9 km). That averages 289 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Sentiero della Dondola?

The difficulty score for Sentiero della Dondola is 13.2 of 100. That is harder than 79.5% 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 Sentiero della Dondola?

The longest climb on Sentiero della Dondola runs 3.4 miles (5.5 km) and gains 2,153 ft (656 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 52.1%.