Circuit des Fontaines et Lavoirs

Saint-Vallier, Grand Est, France

9.1 miles (14.7 km) · 966 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Circuit des Fontaines et Lavoirs is a 9.1-mile loop route in Saint-Vallier, Grand Est, France, gaining 966 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 1.3 miles gaining 380 feet at an average 5.7% grade. Approximately 84% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.1 mi (14.7 km)
Elevation gain	966 ft (295 m)
Average gain	106 ft per mile (20 m per km)
Longest climb	3.9 mi, 327 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	16.5%
Runnable	84% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	5.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	46%
Mild uphill	16%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	3%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	4%

Questions about Circuit des Fontaines et Lavoirs

How much elevation gain does Circuit des Fontaines et Lavoirs have?

Circuit des Fontaines et Lavoirs has 966 ft (295 m) of elevation gain over 9.1 miles (14.7 km). That averages 106 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Circuit des Fontaines et Lavoirs?

The difficulty score for Circuit des Fontaines et Lavoirs is 5.4 of 100. That is harder than 45.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 84% 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 Fontaines et Lavoirs?

The longest climb on Circuit des Fontaines et Lavoirs runs 3.9 miles (6.3 km) and gains 327 ft (100 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 16.5%.