La Boucle des Écarts

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

9.7 miles (15.7 km) · 2,721 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	9.7 mi (15.7 km)
Elevation gain	2,721 ft (829 m)
Average gain	280 ft per mile (53 m per km)
Longest climb	2.8 mi, 1,267 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	45.7%
Runnable	49% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	11.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	12%
Mild uphill	16%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	24%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	19%

Questions about La Boucle des Écarts

How much elevation gain does La Boucle des Écarts have?

La Boucle des Écarts has 2,721 ft (829 m) of elevation gain over 9.7 miles (15.7 km). That averages 280 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is La Boucle des Écarts?

The difficulty score for La Boucle des Écarts is 11.8 of 100. That is harder than 80.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 49% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on La Boucle des Écarts?

The longest climb on La Boucle des Écarts runs 2.8 miles (4.6 km) and gains 1,267 ft (386 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 45.7%.