Circuit du Mont de Fourche

Vitry-en-Perthois, Grand Est, France

8.5 miles (13.6 km) · 668 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Circuit du Mont de Fourche is a 8.5-mile loop route in Vitry-en-Perthois, Grand Est, France, gaining 668 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 1.7 miles gaining 284 feet at an average 2.6% grade. Approximately 89% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with flat terrain and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.5 mi (13.6 km)
Elevation gain	668 ft (204 m)
Average gain	79 ft per mile (15 m per km)
Longest climb	4.7 mi, 312 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	22.3%
Runnable	89% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	3.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	71%
Mild uphill	8%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	2%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	3%
Steep downhill	2%

Questions about Circuit du Mont de Fourche

How much elevation gain does Circuit du Mont de Fourche have?

Circuit du Mont de Fourche has 668 ft (204 m) of elevation gain over 8.5 miles (13.6 km). That averages 79 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Circuit du Mont de Fourche?

The difficulty score for Circuit du Mont de Fourche is 3.8 of 100. That is harder than 35.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 89% 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 Mont de Fourche?

The longest climb on Circuit du Mont de Fourche runs 4.7 miles (7.6 km) and gains 312 ft (95 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 22.3%.