Circuit des Croix

Viterne, Grand Est, France

8.9 miles (14.3 km) · 689 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Circuit des Croix is a 8.9-mile loop route in Viterne, Grand Est, France, gaining 689 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 1.3 miles gaining 198 feet at an average 1.6% grade. Approximately 94% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a gradual climb and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.9 mi (14.3 km)
Elevation gain	689 ft (210 m)
Average gain	78 ft per mile (15 m per km)
Longest climb	1.4 mi, 165 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	11.6%
Runnable	94% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	2.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	60%
Mild uphill	17%
Moderate uphill	1%
Steep uphill	4%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Circuit des Croix

How much elevation gain does Circuit des Croix have?

Circuit des Croix has 689 ft (210 m) of elevation gain over 8.9 miles (14.3 km). That averages 78 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Circuit des Croix?

The difficulty score for Circuit des Croix is 2.9 of 100. That is harder than 29.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 94% 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 1.4 miles (2.2 km) and gains 165 ft (50 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 11.6%.