La Sainte-Croix

Fouillouse, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

8.2 miles (13.2 km) · 2,299 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

La Sainte-Croix is a 8.2-mile loop route in Fouillouse, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, gaining 2,299 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 3.0 miles gaining 1,521 feet at an average 9.3% grade. Only 33% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.2 mi (13.2 km)
Elevation gain	2,299 ft (701 m)
Average gain	281 ft per mile (53 m per km)
Longest climb	3.0 mi, 1,486 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	29.2%
Runnable	33% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	16.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	11%
Mild uphill	8%
Moderate uphill	16%
Steep uphill	26%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	25%

Questions about La Sainte-Croix

How much elevation gain does La Sainte-Croix have?

La Sainte-Croix has 2,299 ft (701 m) of elevation gain over 8.2 miles (13.2 km). That averages 281 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is La Sainte-Croix?

The difficulty score for La Sainte-Croix is 16.5 of 100. That is harder than 86.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 33% 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 Sainte-Croix?

The longest climb on La Sainte-Croix runs 3.0 miles (4.9 km) and gains 1,486 ft (453 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 29.2%.