Tête de l’Estrop (France)

Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

14.3 miles (23.0 km) · 5,686 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Tête de l’Estrop (France) is a 14.3-mile loop route in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, gaining 5,702 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 2 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 7.1 miles gaining 5,623 feet at an average 14.9% grade. Only 32% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	14.3 mi (23.0 km)
Elevation gain	5,686 ft (1,733 m)
Average gain	397 ft per mile (75 m per km)
Longest climb	7.0 mi, 5,594 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	42.6%
Runnable	32% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	18.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	3%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	31%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	30%

Questions about Tête de l’Estrop (France)

How much elevation gain does Tête de l’Estrop (France) have?

Tête de l’Estrop (France) has 5,686 ft (1,733 m) of elevation gain over 14.3 miles (23.0 km). That averages 397 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Tête de l’Estrop (France)?

The difficulty score for Tête de l’Estrop (France) is 18.5 of 100. That is harder than 89% of routes at a similar distance. About 32% 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’Estrop (France)?

The longest climb on Tête de l’Estrop (France) runs 7.0 miles (11.3 km) and gains 5,594 ft (1,705 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 42.6%.