Circuit des Genêts 3

Marchampt, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

9.4 miles (15.2 km) · 2,263 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Circuit des Genêts 3 is a 9.4-mile loop route in Marchampt, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, gaining 2,263 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.9 miles gaining 1,444 feet at an average 10.0% grade. About 54% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.4 mi (15.2 km)
Elevation gain	2,263 ft (690 m)
Average gain	240 ft per mile (45 m per km)
Longest climb	3.9 mi, 1,175 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	23.7%
Runnable	54% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	12.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	19%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	18%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	16%

Questions about Circuit des Genêts 3

How much elevation gain does Circuit des Genêts 3 have?

Circuit des Genêts 3 has 2,263 ft (690 m) of elevation gain over 9.4 miles (15.2 km). That averages 240 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Circuit des Genêts 3?

The difficulty score for Circuit des Genêts 3 is 12.2 of 100. That is harder than 76.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 54% 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 Genêts 3?

The longest climb on Circuit des Genêts 3 runs 3.9 miles (6.2 km) and gains 1,175 ft (358 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 23.7%.