Breuil-Cervinia, Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste, Italia
15.1 miles (24.3 km) · 4,283 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
Sentier Jean Antoine Carrel is a 15.1-mile loop route in Breuil-Cervinia, Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste, Italia, gaining 4,283 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 5.6 miles gaining 2,796 feet at an average 8.1% grade. About 49% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.
| Distance | 15.1 mi (24.3 km) |
| Elevation gain | 4,283 ft (1,305 m) |
| Average gain | 284 ft per mile (54 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 7.7 mi, 3,185 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 45.8% |
| Runnable | 49% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 2 climbs, 3 descents |
| Profile shape | Up, then down |
| Difficulty score | 16.6 of 100 |
| Surface | trail |
| Route shape | Loop |
| Type | Route |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 4% |
| Mild uphill | 17% |
| Moderate uphill | 12% |
| Steep uphill | 18% |
| Mild downhill | 16% |
| Moderate downhill | 12% |
| Steep downhill | 21% |
Sentier Jean Antoine Carrel has 4,283 ft (1,305 m) of elevation gain over 15.1 miles (24.3 km). That averages 284 ft of gain per mile.
The difficulty score for Sentier Jean Antoine Carrel is 16.6 of 100. That is harder than 86.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 49% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.
The longest climb on Sentier Jean Antoine Carrel runs 7.7 miles (12.4 km) and gains 3,185 ft (971 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 45.8%.
Preview this trail in 3D flyover, view the elevation profile, and explore the segment breakdown.
View Full Route Details →