Circuit des chalets

Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges, Grand Est, France

9.0 miles (14.5 km) · 1,666 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Circuit des chalets is a 9.0-mile loop route in Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges, Grand Est, France, gaining 1,666 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.5 miles gaining 1,574 feet at an average 8.2% grade. About 69% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.0 mi (14.5 km)
Elevation gain	1,666 ft (508 m)
Average gain	185 ft per mile (35 m per km)
Longest climb	3.3 mi, 1,543 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	31.9%
Runnable	69% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	8.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	36%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	13%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	13%

Questions about Circuit des chalets

How much elevation gain does Circuit des chalets have?

Circuit des chalets has 1,666 ft (508 m) of elevation gain over 9.0 miles (14.5 km). That averages 185 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Circuit des chalets?

The difficulty score for Circuit des chalets is 8.7 of 100. That is harder than 64.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 69% 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 chalets?

The longest climb on Circuit des chalets runs 3.3 miles (5.4 km) and gains 1,543 ft (470 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 31.9%.