Vallée de la Semois

Parc naturel de l'Ardenne méridionale, Luxembourg, België / Belgique / Belgien

17.7 miles (28.4 km) · 3,268 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Vallée de la Semois is a 17.7-mile loop route in Parc naturel de l'Ardenne méridionale, Luxembourg, België / Belgique / Belgien, gaining 3,268 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 4.0 miles gaining 944 feet at an average 2.1% grade. About 61% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	17.7 mi (28.4 km)
Elevation gain	3,268 ft (996 m)
Average gain	185 ft per mile (35 m per km)
Longest climb	4.0 mi, 170 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	46.9%
Runnable	61% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	9.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	26%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	16%
Steep uphill	9%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	13%

Questions about Vallée de la Semois

How much elevation gain does Vallée de la Semois have?

Vallée de la Semois has 3,268 ft (996 m) of elevation gain over 17.7 miles (28.4 km). That averages 185 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Vallée de la Semois?

The difficulty score for Vallée de la Semois is 9.8 of 100. That is harder than 68.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 61% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Vallée de la Semois?

The longest climb on Vallée de la Semois runs 4.0 miles (6.5 km) and gains 170 ft (52 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 46.9%.