Circuit de la Déa

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

9.1 miles (14.6 km) · 2,723 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Circuit de la Déa is a 9.1-mile loop route in Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion), Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, gaining 2,723 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.9 miles gaining 2,650 feet at an average 12.7% grade. About 48% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.1 mi (14.6 km)
Elevation gain	2,723 ft (830 m)
Average gain	300 ft per mile (57 m per km)
Longest climb	3.9 mi, 2,594 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	38.7%
Runnable	48% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	14.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	14%
Mild uphill	4%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	25%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	19%
Steep downhill	22%

Questions about Circuit de la Déa

How much elevation gain does Circuit de la Déa have?

Circuit de la Déa has 2,723 ft (830 m) of elevation gain over 9.1 miles (14.6 km). That averages 300 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Circuit de la Déa?

The difficulty score for Circuit de la Déa is 14.8 of 100. That is harder than 83% of routes at a similar distance. About 48% 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 Déa?

The longest climb on Circuit de la Déa runs 3.9 miles (6.2 km) and gains 2,594 ft (791 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 38.7%.