Circuit des Charmes

Saint-Igny-de-Vers, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

9.1 miles (14.7 km) · 1,805 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Circuit des Charmes is a 9.1-mile loop route in Saint-Igny-de-Vers, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, gaining 1,805 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 1.5 miles gaining 695 feet at an average 8.0% grade. About 61% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	9.1 mi (14.7 km)
Elevation gain	1,805 ft (550 m)
Average gain	198 ft per mile (37 m per km)
Longest climb	1.4 mi, 661 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	21.8%
Runnable	61% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	10.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	7%
Mild uphill	20%
Moderate uphill	14%
Steep uphill	13%
Mild downhill	21%
Moderate downhill	14%
Steep downhill	13%

Questions about Circuit des Charmes

How much elevation gain does Circuit des Charmes have?

Circuit des Charmes has 1,805 ft (550 m) of elevation gain over 9.1 miles (14.7 km). That averages 198 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Circuit des Charmes?

The difficulty score for Circuit des Charmes is 10.8 of 100. That is harder than 72.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 61% 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 Charmes?

The longest climb on Circuit des Charmes runs 1.4 miles (2.3 km) and gains 661 ft (201 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 21.8%.