Circuit n°7 - Les Quatres Fontaines

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

9.9 miles (15.9 km) · 1,739 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Circuit n°7 - Les Quatres Fontaines is a 9.9-mile loop route in Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges, Grand Est, France, gaining 1,739 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.8 miles gaining 1,440 feet at an average 6.9% grade. About 64% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.9 mi (15.9 km)
Elevation gain	1,739 ft (530 m)
Average gain	176 ft per mile (33 m per km)
Longest climb	3.8 mi, 1,369 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	24.2%
Runnable	64% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	9.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	23%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	11%
Mild downhill	18%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	13%

Questions about Circuit n°7 - Les Quatres Fontaines

How much elevation gain does Circuit n°7 - Les Quatres Fontaines have?

Circuit n°7 - Les Quatres Fontaines has 1,739 ft (530 m) of elevation gain over 9.9 miles (15.9 km). That averages 176 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Circuit n°7 - Les Quatres Fontaines?

The difficulty score for Circuit n°7 - Les Quatres Fontaines is 9.8 of 100. That is harder than 69% of routes at a similar distance. About 64% 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 n°7 - Les Quatres Fontaines?

The longest climb on Circuit n°7 - Les Quatres Fontaines runs 3.8 miles (6.1 km) and gains 1,369 ft (417 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 24.2%.