Trail de Crève-Tête

Les Avanchers-Valmorel, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

9.8 miles (15.8 km) · 4,059 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Trail de Crève-Tête is a 9.8-mile loop route in Les Avanchers-Valmorel, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, gaining 4,059 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.2 miles gaining 1,736 feet at an average 16.8% grade. Only 23% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	9.8 mi (15.8 km)
Elevation gain	4,059 ft (1,237 m)
Average gain	414 ft per mile (78 m per km)
Longest climb	3.2 mi, 1,508 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	40.5%
Runnable	23% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	20.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	6%
Mild uphill	6%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	37%
Mild downhill	5%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	32%

Questions about Trail de Crève-Tête

How much elevation gain does Trail de Crève-Tête have?

Trail de Crève-Tête has 4,059 ft (1,237 m) of elevation gain over 9.8 miles (15.8 km). That averages 414 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Trail de Crève-Tête?

The difficulty score for Trail de Crève-Tête is 20.4 of 100. That is harder than 91.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 23% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Trail de Crève-Tête?

The longest climb on Trail de Crève-Tête runs 3.2 miles (5.1 km) and gains 1,508 ft (460 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 40.5%.