Circuit des Gardes

Saint-Martin-d'Uriage, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

9.5 miles (15.3 km) · 2,151 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Circuit des Gardes is a 9.5-mile loop route in Saint-Martin-d'Uriage, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, gaining 2,151 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 3.0 miles gaining 1,006 feet at an average 8.8% grade. About 53% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	9.5 mi (15.3 km)
Elevation gain	2,151 ft (656 m)
Average gain	226 ft per mile (43 m per km)
Longest climb	2.1 mi, 448 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	26.8%
Runnable	53% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	12.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	24%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	19%
Mild downhill	3%
Moderate downhill	15%
Steep downhill	19%

Questions about Circuit des Gardes

How much elevation gain does Circuit des Gardes have?

Circuit des Gardes has 2,151 ft (656 m) of elevation gain over 9.5 miles (15.3 km). That averages 226 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Circuit des Gardes?

The difficulty score for Circuit des Gardes is 12.7 of 100. That is harder than 78.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 53% 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 Gardes?

The longest climb on Circuit des Gardes runs 2.1 miles (3.4 km) and gains 448 ft (136 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 26.8%.