Circuit du Sars Bara

Parc naturel régional de l'Avesnois, Hauts-de-France, France

8.2 miles (13.1 km) · 239 ft elevation gain · Loop · road · Route

Circuit du Sars Bara is a 8.2-mile loop route in Parc naturel régional de l'Avesnois, Hauts-de-France, France, gaining 239 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain covers 4 distinct sections with no major climbs. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a gradual climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	8.2 mi (13.1 km)
Elevation gain	239 ft (73 m)
Average gain	29 ft per mile (6 m per km)
Longest climb	1.5 mi, 125 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	4.9%
Runnable	99% of the route
Climbs / descents	0 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	1.2 of 100
Surface	road
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	91%
Mild uphill	3%
Moderate uphill	1%
Mild downhill	5%

Questions about Circuit du Sars Bara

How much elevation gain does Circuit du Sars Bara have?

Circuit du Sars Bara has 239 ft (73 m) of elevation gain over 8.2 miles (13.1 km). That averages 29 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Circuit du Sars Bara?

The difficulty score for Circuit du Sars Bara is 1.2 of 100. That is harder than 15.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 99% 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 Sars Bara?

The longest climb on Circuit du Sars Bara runs 1.5 miles (2.5 km) and gains 125 ft (38 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 4.9%.