Les Crêtes

Saint-Sorlin-d'Arves, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

20.4 miles (32.9 km) · 7,288 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Les Crêtes is a 20.4-mile loop route in Saint-Sorlin-d'Arves, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, gaining 7,288 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 6 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.2 miles gaining 2,380 feet at an average 17.0% grade. Only 38% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	20.4 mi (32.9 km)
Elevation gain	7,288 ft (2,221 m)
Average gain	357 ft per mile (68 m per km)
Longest climb	9.2 mi, 3,538 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	50.8%
Runnable	38% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	16.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	12%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	26%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	31%

Questions about Les Crêtes

How much elevation gain does Les Crêtes have?

Les Crêtes has 7,288 ft (2,221 m) of elevation gain over 20.4 miles (32.9 km). That averages 357 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Les Crêtes?

The difficulty score for Les Crêtes is 16.9 of 100. That is harder than 86.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 38% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Les Crêtes?

The longest climb on Les Crêtes runs 9.2 miles (14.8 km) and gains 3,538 ft (1,078 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 50.8%.