Circuit des Croix

Saint-Bonnet-des-Bruyères, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

8.1 miles (13.0 km) · 1,411 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Circuit des Croix is a 8.1-mile loop route in Saint-Bonnet-des-Bruyères, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, gaining 1,411 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 2.9 miles gaining 909 feet at an average 5.0% grade. About 68% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.1 mi (13.0 km)
Elevation gain	1,411 ft (430 m)
Average gain	175 ft per mile (33 m per km)
Longest climb	5.8 mi, 453 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	37.2%
Runnable	68% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	9.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	25%
Mild uphill	16%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	10%
Mild downhill	16%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	9%

Questions about Circuit des Croix

How much elevation gain does Circuit des Croix have?

Circuit des Croix has 1,411 ft (430 m) of elevation gain over 8.1 miles (13.0 km). That averages 175 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Circuit des Croix?

The difficulty score for Circuit des Croix is 9.5 of 100. That is harder than 67.5% 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 Croix?

The longest climb on Circuit des Croix runs 5.8 miles (9.3 km) and gains 453 ft (138 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 37.2%.