Circuit Bleu

Saint-Clément-de-Vers, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

9.8 miles (15.7 km) · 2,133 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Circuit Bleu is a 9.8-mile loop route in Saint-Clément-de-Vers, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, gaining 2,133 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 1.3 miles gaining 489 feet at an average 7.8% grade. About 53% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a descent and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	9.8 mi (15.7 km)
Elevation gain	2,133 ft (650 m)
Average gain	218 ft per mile (41 m per km)
Longest climb	3.0 mi, 271 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	26.3%
Runnable	53% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	11.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	24%
Mild uphill	7%
Moderate uphill	13%
Steep uphill	17%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	17%

Questions about Circuit Bleu

How much elevation gain does Circuit Bleu have?

Circuit Bleu has 2,133 ft (650 m) of elevation gain over 9.8 miles (15.7 km). That averages 218 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Circuit Bleu?

The difficulty score for Circuit Bleu is 11.7 of 100. That is harder than 75.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 53% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Circuit Bleu?

The longest climb on Circuit Bleu runs 3.0 miles (4.8 km) and gains 271 ft (83 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 26.3%.