Via Alpina Blue D60

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

13.8 miles (22.3 km) · 4,686 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Via Alpina Blue D60 is a 13.8-mile loop route in Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion), Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, gaining 4,686 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 5.1 miles gaining 3,653 feet at an average 13.2% grade. Only 24% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	13.8 mi (22.3 km)
Elevation gain	4,686 ft (1,428 m)
Average gain	339 ft per mile (64 m per km)
Longest climb	6.6 mi, 3,396 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	51.7%
Runnable	24% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	15.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	8%
Mild uphill	7%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	24%
Mild downhill	3%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	43%

Questions about Via Alpina Blue D60

How much elevation gain does Via Alpina Blue D60 have?

Via Alpina Blue D60 has 4,686 ft (1,428 m) of elevation gain over 13.8 miles (22.3 km). That averages 339 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Via Alpina Blue D60?

The difficulty score for Via Alpina Blue D60 is 15.3 of 100. That is harder than 83.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 24% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Via Alpina Blue D60?

The longest climb on Via Alpina Blue D60 runs 6.6 miles (10.6 km) and gains 3,396 ft (1,035 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 51.7%.