Pas de l'Aiguille

Réserve naturelle des hauts plateaux du Vercors, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

9.9 miles (16.0 km) · 3,078 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Pas de l'Aiguille is a 9.9-mile loop route in Réserve naturelle des hauts plateaux du Vercors, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, gaining 3,078 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 5.0 miles gaining 2,785 feet at an average 10.0% grade. About 50% 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 (16.0 km)
Elevation gain	3,078 ft (938 m)
Average gain	310 ft per mile (59 m per km)
Longest climb	5.8 mi, 2,801 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	62.1%
Runnable	50% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	14.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	16%
Mild uphill	16%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	18%
Mild downhill	8%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	20%

Questions about Pas de l'Aiguille

How much elevation gain does Pas de l'Aiguille have?

Pas de l'Aiguille has 3,078 ft (938 m) of elevation gain over 9.9 miles (16.0 km). That averages 310 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Pas de l'Aiguille?

The difficulty score for Pas de l'Aiguille is 14.6 of 100. That is harder than 82.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 50% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Pas de l'Aiguille?

The longest climb on Pas de l'Aiguille runs 5.8 miles (9.4 km) and gains 2,801 ft (854 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 62.1%.