Fort Saint-André & Croix de Pretin

Pretin, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France

8.7 miles (14.0 km) · 2,999 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Fort Saint-André & Croix de Pretin is a 8.7-mile loop route in Pretin, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France, gaining 2,999 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.6 miles gaining 1,560 feet at an average 16.6% grade. About 55% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.7 mi (14.0 km)
Elevation gain	2,999 ft (914 m)
Average gain	346 ft per mile (66 m per km)
Longest climb	2.6 mi, 881 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	39.9%
Runnable	55% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	12.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	9%
Mild uphill	8%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	25%
Mild downhill	3%
Moderate downhill	36%
Steep downhill	13%

Questions about Fort Saint-André & Croix de Pretin

How much elevation gain does Fort Saint-André & Croix de Pretin have?

Fort Saint-André & Croix de Pretin has 2,999 ft (914 m) of elevation gain over 8.7 miles (14.0 km). That averages 346 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Fort Saint-André & Croix de Pretin?

The difficulty score for Fort Saint-André & Croix de Pretin is 12.6 of 100. That is harder than 78% of routes at a similar distance. About 55% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Fort Saint-André & Croix de Pretin?

The longest climb on Fort Saint-André & Croix de Pretin runs 2.6 miles (4.2 km) and gains 881 ft (269 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 39.9%.