Circuit de Saint-Christophe

Deux-Grosnes, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

12.6 miles (20.2 km) · 2,559 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Circuit de Saint-Christophe is a 12.6-mile loop route in Deux-Grosnes, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, gaining 2,559 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.4 miles gaining 1,279 feet at an average 8.8% grade. About 53% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	12.6 mi (20.2 km)
Elevation gain	2,559 ft (780 m)
Average gain	203 ft per mile (39 m per km)
Longest climb	5.1 mi, 407 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	25.9%
Runnable	53% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	11.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	27%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	14%
Steep uphill	16%
Mild downhill	10%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	17%

Questions about Circuit de Saint-Christophe

How much elevation gain does Circuit de Saint-Christophe have?

Circuit de Saint-Christophe has 2,559 ft (780 m) of elevation gain over 12.6 miles (20.2 km). That averages 203 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Circuit de Saint-Christophe?

The difficulty score for Circuit de Saint-Christophe is 11.8 of 100. That is harder than 75.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 53% 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 Saint-Christophe?

The longest climb on Circuit de Saint-Christophe runs 5.1 miles (8.3 km) and gains 407 ft (124 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 25.9%.