Circuit de Propières

Propières, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

8.6 miles (13.9 km) · 1,766 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Circuit de Propières is a 8.6-mile loop route in Propières, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, gaining 1,766 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 3.0 miles gaining 1,180 feet at an average 10.1% grade. About 54% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a descent and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	8.6 mi (13.9 km)
Elevation gain	1,766 ft (538 m)
Average gain	204 ft per mile (39 m per km)
Longest climb	3.5 mi, 1,379 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	23%
Runnable	54% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	12.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	20%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	18%
Steep uphill	13%
Mild downhill	10%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	16%

Questions about Circuit de Propières

How much elevation gain does Circuit de Propières have?

Circuit de Propières has 1,766 ft (538 m) of elevation gain over 8.6 miles (13.9 km). That averages 204 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Circuit de Propières?

The difficulty score for Circuit de Propières is 12.6 of 100. That is harder than 78% of routes at a similar distance. About 54% 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 Propières?

The longest climb on Circuit de Propières runs 3.5 miles (5.6 km) and gains 1,379 ft (420 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 23%.