Pas de l'Aiguille

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

9.9 miles (16.0 km) · 3,074 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	9.9 mi (16.0 km)
Elevation gain	3,074 ft (937 m)
Average gain	309 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	11.2 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 3,074 ft (937 m) of elevation gain over 9.9 miles (16.0 km). That averages 309 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Pas de l'Aiguille?

The difficulty score for Pas de l'Aiguille is 11.2 of 100. That is harder than 78.4% 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%.