Circuit de la Malle

Parc naturel régional des Préalpes d'Azur, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

13.4 miles (21.5 km) · 3,099 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Circuit de la Malle is a 13.4-mile loop route in Parc naturel régional des Préalpes d'Azur, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, gaining 3,099 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.5 miles gaining 2,325 feet at an average 9.8% grade. About 50% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	13.4 mi (21.5 km)
Elevation gain	3,099 ft (945 m)
Average gain	231 ft per mile (44 m per km)
Longest climb	5.9 mi, 2,411 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	22.1%
Runnable	50% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	13.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	17%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	20%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	20%

Questions about Circuit de la Malle

How much elevation gain does Circuit de la Malle have?

Circuit de la Malle has 3,099 ft (945 m) of elevation gain over 13.4 miles (21.5 km). That averages 231 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Circuit de la Malle?

The difficulty score for Circuit de la Malle is 13.4 of 100. That is harder than 79.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 50% 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 Malle?

The longest climb on Circuit de la Malle runs 5.9 miles (9.5 km) and gains 2,411 ft (735 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 22.1%.