Vallée de Gourdouze

Parc national des Cévennes (cœur), Occitanie, France

15.0 miles (24.2 km) · 3,532 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Vallée de Gourdouze is a 15.0-mile loop route in Parc national des Cévennes (cœur), Occitanie, France, gaining 3,532 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.4 miles gaining 433 feet at an average 13.0% grade. About 59% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a descent and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	15.0 mi (24.2 km)
Elevation gain	3,532 ft (1,076 m)
Average gain	235 ft per mile (45 m per km)
Longest climb	7.9 mi, 2,854 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	46.2%
Runnable	59% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	11.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	27%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	16%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	17%

Questions about Vallée de Gourdouze

How much elevation gain does Vallée de Gourdouze have?

Vallée de Gourdouze has 3,532 ft (1,076 m) of elevation gain over 15.0 miles (24.2 km). That averages 235 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Vallée de Gourdouze?

The difficulty score for Vallée de Gourdouze is 11.6 of 100. That is harder than 75% of routes at a similar distance. About 59% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Vallée de Gourdouze?

The longest climb on Vallée de Gourdouze runs 7.9 miles (12.8 km) and gains 2,854 ft (870 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 46.2%.