Tête de l'Enchastraye

Parc national du Mercantour (cœur), Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

11.2 miles (18.0 km) · 5,123 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Tête de l'Enchastraye is a 11.2-mile loop route in Parc national du Mercantour (cœur), Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, gaining 5,123 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 2.1 miles gaining 2,631 feet at an average 24.2% grade. Only 19% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	11.2 mi (18.0 km)
Elevation gain	5,123 ft (1,561 m)
Average gain	459 ft per mile (87 m per km)
Longest climb	7.0 mi, 2,728 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	47.1%
Runnable	19% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	21.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	3%
Mild uphill	8%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	38%
Mild downhill	5%
Moderate downhill	3%
Steep downhill	38%

Questions about Tête de l'Enchastraye

How much elevation gain does Tête de l'Enchastraye have?

Tête de l'Enchastraye has 5,123 ft (1,561 m) of elevation gain over 11.2 miles (18.0 km). That averages 459 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Tête de l'Enchastraye?

The difficulty score for Tête de l'Enchastraye is 21.6 of 100. That is harder than 92.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 19% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Tête de l'Enchastraye?

The longest climb on Tête de l'Enchastraye runs 7.0 miles (11.3 km) and gains 2,728 ft (831 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 47.1%.