Circuit des Cigognes Noires

Parc national de forêts (aire optimum d'adhésion), Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France

12.2 miles (19.7 km) · 1,182 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Circuit des Cigognes Noires is a 12.2-mile loop route in Parc national de forêts (aire optimum d'adhésion), Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France, gaining 1,182 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 3.0 miles gaining 440 feet at an average 5.8% grade. Approximately 86% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual descent.

Route facts

Distance	12.2 mi (19.7 km)
Elevation gain	1,182 ft (360 m)
Average gain	97 ft per mile (18 m per km)
Longest climb	2.7 mi, 368 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	20.9%
Runnable	86% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	4.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	55%
Mild uphill	16%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	2%
Mild downhill	8%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	5%

Questions about Circuit des Cigognes Noires

How much elevation gain does Circuit des Cigognes Noires have?

Circuit des Cigognes Noires has 1,182 ft (360 m) of elevation gain over 12.2 miles (19.7 km). That averages 97 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Circuit des Cigognes Noires?

The difficulty score for Circuit des Cigognes Noires is 4.6 of 100. That is harder than 40.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 86% 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 Cigognes Noires?

The longest climb on Circuit des Cigognes Noires runs 2.7 miles (4.4 km) and gains 368 ft (112 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 20.9%.