Volta al Pedraforca

Parc Natural del Cadí-Moixeró, Catalunya, España

8.9 miles (14.3 km) · 5,008 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Volta al Pedraforca is a 8.9-mile loop route in Parc Natural del Cadí-Moixeró, Catalunya, España, gaining 5,008 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.7 miles gaining 3,088 feet at an average 28.9% grade. Only 26% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.9 mi (14.3 km)
Elevation gain	5,008 ft (1,527 m)
Average gain	562 ft per mile (106 m per km)
Longest climb	2.4 mi, 3,061 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	58.9%
Runnable	26% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	19 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	10%
Mild uphill	2%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	32%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	37%

Questions about Volta al Pedraforca

How much elevation gain does Volta al Pedraforca have?

Volta al Pedraforca has 5,008 ft (1,527 m) of elevation gain over 8.9 miles (14.3 km). That averages 562 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Volta al Pedraforca?

The difficulty score for Volta al Pedraforca is 19 of 100. That is harder than 89.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 26% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Volta al Pedraforca?

The longest climb on Volta al Pedraforca runs 2.4 miles (3.8 km) and gains 3,061 ft (933 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 58.9%.