Lesseux, Grand Est, France
10.9 miles (17.6 km) · 2,301 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
Circuit long du Bercail is a 10.9-mile loop route in Lesseux, Grand Est, France, gaining 2,301 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.1 miles gaining 1,177 feet at an average 10.6% grade. About 62% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.
| Distance | 10.9 mi (17.6 km) |
| Elevation gain | 2,301 ft (701 m) |
| Average gain | 211 ft per mile (40 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 3.0 mi, 618 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 30.8% |
| Runnable | 62% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 3 climbs, 2 descents |
| Profile shape | Up, then down |
| Difficulty score | 10.1 of 100 |
| Surface | trail |
| Route shape | Loop |
| Type | Route |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 31% |
| Mild uphill | 12% |
| Moderate uphill | 4% |
| Steep uphill | 19% |
| Mild downhill | 7% |
| Moderate downhill | 12% |
| Steep downhill | 15% |
Circuit long du Bercail has 2,301 ft (701 m) of elevation gain over 10.9 miles (17.6 km). That averages 211 ft of gain per mile.
The difficulty score for Circuit long du Bercail is 10.1 of 100. That is harder than 70.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 62% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.
The longest climb on Circuit long du Bercail runs 3.0 miles (4.9 km) and gains 618 ft (189 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 30.8%.
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