Circuit des Sapins

Deux-Grosnes, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

13.2 miles (21.3 km) · 2,966 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Circuit des Sapins is a 13.2-mile loop route in Deux-Grosnes, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, gaining 2,966 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.5 miles gaining 995 feet at an average 8.2% grade. About 56% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	13.2 mi (21.3 km)
Elevation gain	2,966 ft (904 m)
Average gain	224 ft per mile (42 m per km)
Longest climb	2.7 mi, 796 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	34%
Runnable	56% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	10.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	20%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	16%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	18%

Questions about Circuit des Sapins

How much elevation gain does Circuit des Sapins have?

Circuit des Sapins has 2,966 ft (904 m) of elevation gain over 13.2 miles (21.3 km). That averages 224 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Circuit des Sapins?

The difficulty score for Circuit des Sapins is 10.9 of 100. That is harder than 72.9% 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 Sapins?

The longest climb on Circuit des Sapins runs 2.7 miles (4.4 km) and gains 796 ft (243 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 34%.