Vallgofona de Ripollès-Vallfogona de Ripollès

Vallfogona de Ripollès, Catalunya, España

16.5 miles (26.5 km) · 4,121 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Vallgofona de Ripollès-Vallfogona de Ripollès is a 16.5-mile loop route in Vallfogona de Ripollès, Catalunya, España, gaining 4,121 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 4.4 miles gaining 2,477 feet at an average 10.3% grade. About 56% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	16.5 mi (26.5 km)
Elevation gain	4,121 ft (1,256 m)
Average gain	250 ft per mile (47 m per km)
Longest climb	10.3 mi, 1,316 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	55.5%
Runnable	56% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	12.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	3%
Mild uphill	16%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	18%
Mild downhill	26%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	18%

Questions about Vallgofona de Ripollès-Vallfogona de Ripollès

How much elevation gain does Vallgofona de Ripollès-Vallfogona de Ripollès have?

Vallgofona de Ripollès-Vallfogona de Ripollès has 4,121 ft (1,256 m) of elevation gain over 16.5 miles (26.5 km). That averages 250 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Vallgofona de Ripollès-Vallfogona de Ripollès?

The difficulty score for Vallgofona de Ripollès-Vallfogona de Ripollès is 12.7 of 100. That is harder than 78.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 56% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Vallgofona de Ripollès-Vallfogona de Ripollès?

The longest climb on Vallgofona de Ripollès-Vallfogona de Ripollès runs 10.3 miles (16.6 km) and gains 1,316 ft (401 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 55.5%.