Circuit des Crêtes

Deux-Grosnes, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

8.2 miles (13.2 km) · 1,541 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Circuit des Crêtes is a 8.2-mile loop route in Deux-Grosnes, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, gaining 1,541 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.3 miles gaining 1,068 feet at an average 8.7% grade. About 56% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	8.2 mi (13.2 km)
Elevation gain	1,541 ft (470 m)
Average gain	187 ft per mile (35 m per km)
Longest climb	3.3 mi, 913 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	21.4%
Runnable	56% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	10.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	32%
Mild uphill	10%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	13%
Mild downhill	8%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	19%

Questions about Circuit des Crêtes

How much elevation gain does Circuit des Crêtes have?

Circuit des Crêtes has 1,541 ft (470 m) of elevation gain over 8.2 miles (13.2 km). That averages 187 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Circuit des Crêtes?

The difficulty score for Circuit des Crêtes is 10.1 of 100. That is harder than 70.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 56% 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 Crêtes?

The longest climb on Circuit des Crêtes runs 3.3 miles (5.4 km) and gains 913 ft (278 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 21.4%.