Circuit du col de Sainte-Marie

Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges, Grand Est, France

8.7 miles (14.0 km) · 2,297 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	8.7 mi (14.0 km)
Elevation gain	2,297 ft (700 m)
Average gain	264 ft per mile (50 m per km)
Longest climb	2.8 mi, 1,013 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	28.1%
Runnable	44% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	11.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	20%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	22%
Mild downhill	5%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	22%

Questions about Circuit du col de Sainte-Marie

How much elevation gain does Circuit du col de Sainte-Marie have?

Circuit du col de Sainte-Marie has 2,297 ft (700 m) of elevation gain over 8.7 miles (14.0 km). That averages 264 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Circuit du col de Sainte-Marie?

The difficulty score for Circuit du col de Sainte-Marie is 11.4 of 100. That is harder than 79.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 44% 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 du col de Sainte-Marie?

The longest climb on Circuit du col de Sainte-Marie runs 2.8 miles (4.5 km) and gains 1,013 ft (309 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 28.1%.