Trail de l'Étendard

Saint-Sorlin-d'Arves, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

12.2 miles (19.7 km) · 5,013 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Trail de l'Étendard is a 12.2-mile loop route in Saint-Sorlin-d'Arves, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, gaining 5,013 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.1 miles gaining 3,000 feet at an average 18.4% grade. Only 24% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	12.2 mi (19.7 km)
Elevation gain	5,013 ft (1,528 m)
Average gain	410 ft per mile (78 m per km)
Longest climb	6.8 mi, 3,323 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	42%
Runnable	24% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	20.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	8%
Mild uphill	4%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	32%
Mild downhill	5%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	32%

Questions about Trail de l'Étendard

How much elevation gain does Trail de l'Étendard have?

Trail de l'Étendard has 5,013 ft (1,528 m) of elevation gain over 12.2 miles (19.7 km). That averages 410 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Trail de l'Étendard?

The difficulty score for Trail de l'Étendard is 20.7 of 100. That is harder than 91.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 24% 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 l'Étendard?

The longest climb on Trail de l'Étendard runs 6.8 miles (10.9 km) and gains 3,323 ft (1,013 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 42%.