Circuit de la chapelle de Monthegoutte

Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges, Grand Est, France

8.2 miles (13.1 km) · 1,923 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Circuit de la chapelle de Monthegoutte is a 8.2-mile loop route in Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges, Grand Est, France, gaining 1,923 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 1.7 miles gaining 846 feet at an average 9.6% grade. About 46% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.2 mi (13.1 km)
Elevation gain	1,923 ft (586 m)
Average gain	236 ft per mile (45 m per km)
Longest climb	5.0 mi, 939 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	23.1%
Runnable	46% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	12.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	18%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	13%
Steep uphill	19%
Mild downhill	5%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	23%

Questions about Circuit de la chapelle de Monthegoutte

How much elevation gain does Circuit de la chapelle de Monthegoutte have?

Circuit de la chapelle de Monthegoutte has 1,923 ft (586 m) of elevation gain over 8.2 miles (13.1 km). That averages 236 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Circuit de la chapelle de Monthegoutte?

The difficulty score for Circuit de la chapelle de Monthegoutte is 12.6 of 100. That is harder than 77.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 46% 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 de la chapelle de Monthegoutte?

The longest climb on Circuit de la chapelle de Monthegoutte runs 5.0 miles (8.0 km) and gains 939 ft (286 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 23.1%.