Circuit des 3 Vallées

Bissey-sous-Cruchaud, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France

10.8 miles (17.4 km) · 1,717 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Circuit des 3 Vallées is a 10.8-mile loop route in Bissey-sous-Cruchaud, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France, gaining 1,717 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 1.3 miles gaining 547 feet at an average 8.2% grade. About 68% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	10.8 mi (17.4 km)
Elevation gain	1,717 ft (523 m)
Average gain	159 ft per mile (30 m per km)
Longest climb	4.4 mi, 495 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	27.5%
Runnable	68% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	9.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	40%
Mild uphill	7%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	13%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	14%
Steep downhill	9%

Questions about Circuit des 3 Vallées

How much elevation gain does Circuit des 3 Vallées have?

Circuit des 3 Vallées has 1,717 ft (523 m) of elevation gain over 10.8 miles (17.4 km). That averages 159 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Circuit des 3 Vallées?

The difficulty score for Circuit des 3 Vallées is 9.1 of 100. That is harder than 66.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 68% 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 des 3 Vallées?

The longest climb on Circuit des 3 Vallées runs 4.4 miles (7.1 km) and gains 495 ft (151 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 27.5%.