Circuit du col de Sainte-Marie

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

9.3 miles (14.9 km) · 1,832 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Circuit du col de Sainte-Marie is a 9.3-mile loop route in Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges, Grand Est, France, gaining 1,832 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.2 miles gaining 1,212 feet at an average 9.2% grade. About 58% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.3 mi (14.9 km)
Elevation gain	1,832 ft (558 m)
Average gain	197 ft per mile (37 m per km)
Longest climb	5.2 mi, 1,394 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	25.2%
Runnable	58% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	11.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	25%
Mild uphill	7%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	18%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	14%
Steep downhill	14%

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 1,832 ft (558 m) of elevation gain over 9.3 miles (14.9 km). That averages 197 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 11.6 of 100. That is harder than 75.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 58% 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 5.2 miles (8.3 km) and gains 1,394 ft (425 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 25.2%.