Salins les Bains et le Mont Poupet

Salins-les-Bains, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France

9.2 miles (14.9 km) · 2,145 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Salins les Bains et le Mont Poupet is a 9.2-mile loop route in Salins-les-Bains, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France, gaining 2,145 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.9 miles gaining 1,900 feet at an average 8.1% grade. About 54% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.2 mi (14.9 km)
Elevation gain	2,145 ft (654 m)
Average gain	232 ft per mile (44 m per km)
Longest climb	5.0 mi, 1,746 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	27.2%
Runnable	54% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	11.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	26%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	22%
Mild downhill	10%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	19%

Questions about Salins les Bains et le Mont Poupet

How much elevation gain does Salins les Bains et le Mont Poupet have?

Salins les Bains et le Mont Poupet has 2,145 ft (654 m) of elevation gain over 9.2 miles (14.9 km). That averages 232 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Salins les Bains et le Mont Poupet?

The difficulty score for Salins les Bains et le Mont Poupet is 11.5 of 100. That is harder than 74.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 54% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Salins les Bains et le Mont Poupet?

The longest climb on Salins les Bains et le Mont Poupet runs 5.0 miles (8.1 km) and gains 1,746 ft (532 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 27.2%.