Circuit du col de Sainte-Marie

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

8.7 miles (14.0 km) · 2,314 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Circuit du col de Sainte-Marie is a 8.7-mile loop route in Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges, Grand Est, France, gaining 2,314 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.3 miles gaining 1,654 feet at an average 7.9% grade. About 44% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.7 mi (14.0 km)
Elevation gain	2,314 ft (705 m)
Average gain	266 ft per mile (50 m per km)
Longest climb	5.3 mi, 1,806 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	28.1%
Runnable	44% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	13.9 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 2,314 ft (705 m) of elevation gain over 8.7 miles (14.0 km). That averages 266 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 13.9 of 100. That is harder than 81% 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 5.3 miles (8.6 km) and gains 1,806 ft (551 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 28.1%.