Circuit de la Roche du Sphinx

Anould, Grand Est, France

9.6 miles (15.4 km) · 2,406 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Circuit de la Roche du Sphinx is a 9.6-mile loop route in Anould, Grand Est, France, gaining 2,406 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 2.8 miles gaining 1,142 feet at an average 7.2% grade. About 44% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.6 mi (15.4 km)
Elevation gain	2,406 ft (733 m)
Average gain	251 ft per mile (48 m per km)
Longest climb	2.8 mi, 1,062 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	31.5%
Runnable	44% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	14.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	5%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	22%
Steep uphill	16%
Mild downhill	10%
Moderate downhill	19%
Steep downhill	18%

Questions about Circuit de la Roche du Sphinx

How much elevation gain does Circuit de la Roche du Sphinx have?

Circuit de la Roche du Sphinx has 2,406 ft (733 m) of elevation gain over 9.6 miles (15.4 km). That averages 251 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Circuit de la Roche du Sphinx?

The difficulty score for Circuit de la Roche du Sphinx is 14.7 of 100. That is harder than 82.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 44% 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 Roche du Sphinx?

The longest climb on Circuit de la Roche du Sphinx runs 2.8 miles (4.5 km) and gains 1,062 ft (324 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 31.5%.