Circuit de la Halle

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

8.5 miles (13.7 km) · 2,035 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Circuit de la Halle is a 8.5-mile loop route in Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges, Grand Est, France, gaining 2,035 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.9 miles gaining 1,371 feet at an average 7.8% grade. About 49% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.5 mi (13.7 km)
Elevation gain	2,035 ft (620 m)
Average gain	239 ft per mile (45 m per km)
Longest climb	2.8 mi, 1,180 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	26.4%
Runnable	49% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	12.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	16%
Mild uphill	6%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	20%
Mild downhill	18%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	20%

Questions about Circuit de la Halle

How much elevation gain does Circuit de la Halle have?

Circuit de la Halle has 2,035 ft (620 m) of elevation gain over 8.5 miles (13.7 km). That averages 239 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Circuit de la Halle?

The difficulty score for Circuit de la Halle is 12.6 of 100. That is harder than 78% of routes at a similar distance. About 49% 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 Halle?

The longest climb on Circuit de la Halle runs 2.8 miles (4.6 km) and gains 1,180 ft (360 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 26.4%.