Circuit des 4 Vents

Parc naturel régional de Lorraine, Grand Est, France

8.7 miles (13.9 km) · 427 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Circuit des 4 Vents is a 8.7-mile loop route in Parc naturel régional de Lorraine, Grand Est, France, gaining 427 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 4.1 miles gaining 338 feet at an average 0.9% grade. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a gradual descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.7 mi (13.9 km)
Elevation gain	427 ft (130 m)
Average gain	49 ft per mile (9 m per km)
Longest climb	4.1 mi, 186 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	13.9%
Runnable	98% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	1.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	34%
Mild uphill	30%
Moderate uphill	1%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	33%
Moderate downhill	1%

Questions about Circuit des 4 Vents

How much elevation gain does Circuit des 4 Vents have?

Circuit des 4 Vents has 427 ft (130 m) of elevation gain over 8.7 miles (13.9 km). That averages 49 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Circuit des 4 Vents?

The difficulty score for Circuit des 4 Vents is 1.8 of 100. That is harder than 21.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 98% 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 4 Vents?

The longest climb on Circuit des 4 Vents runs 4.1 miles (6.5 km) and gains 186 ft (57 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 13.9%.