Sorbs et les vallées sèches

Parc naturel régional des Grands Causses, Occitanie, France

11.6 miles (18.7 km) · 2,182 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Sorbs et les vallées sèches is a 11.6-mile loop route in Parc naturel régional des Grands Causses, Occitanie, France, gaining 2,182 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 3.0 miles gaining 800 feet at an average 6.7% grade. About 46% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	11.6 mi (18.7 km)
Elevation gain	2,182 ft (665 m)
Average gain	187 ft per mile (36 m per km)
Longest climb	4.6 mi, 680 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	28.3%
Runnable	46% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	14.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	10%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	34%
Steep uphill	5%
Mild downhill	20%
Moderate downhill	3%
Steep downhill	16%

Questions about Sorbs et les vallées sèches

How much elevation gain does Sorbs et les vallées sèches have?

Sorbs et les vallées sèches has 2,182 ft (665 m) of elevation gain over 11.6 miles (18.7 km). That averages 187 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Sorbs et les vallées sèches?

The difficulty score for Sorbs et les vallées sèches is 14.2 of 100. That is harder than 81.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 46% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Sorbs et les vallées sèches?

The longest climb on Sorbs et les vallées sèches runs 4.6 miles (7.4 km) and gains 680 ft (207 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 28.3%.