Circuit du Val des Nonnes

Parc naturel régional de Lorraine, Grand Est, France

9.1 miles (14.6 km) · 1,191 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Circuit du Val des Nonnes is a 9.1 mile loop route located in Parc naturel régional de Lorraine, Grand Est, France. The route climbs 1,191 feet and descends 1,170 feet. The longest climb spans 1.2 miles with 395 feet of gain. Elevation gain averages 134 feet per mile. 75% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. The course features very hilly terrain. The course difficulty of 8.3 puts it in the top 43.4% of challenging routes at this distance. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring Grand Est.

Route facts

Distance	9.1 mi (14.6 km)
Elevation gain	1,191 ft (363 m)
Average gain	131 ft per mile (25 m per km)
Longest climb	3.6 mi, 291 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	28%
Runnable	75% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	6.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	48%
Mild uphill	7%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	8%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	8%

Questions about Circuit du Val des Nonnes

How much elevation gain does Circuit du Val des Nonnes have?

Circuit du Val des Nonnes has 1,191 ft (363 m) of elevation gain over 9.1 miles (14.6 km). That averages 131 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Circuit du Val des Nonnes?

The difficulty score for Circuit du Val des Nonnes is 6.9 of 100. That is harder than 55% of routes at a similar distance. About 75% 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 Val des Nonnes?

The longest climb on Circuit du Val des Nonnes runs 3.6 miles (5.8 km) and gains 291 ft (89 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 28%.