A l'assaut de la Montagne Creuse

Réserve de biosphère de Fontainebleau et du Gâtinais, France

9.6 miles (15.5 km) · 537 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

A l'assaut de la Montagne Creuse is a 9.6-mile loop route in Réserve de biosphère de Fontainebleau et du Gâtinais, France, gaining 537 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.9 miles gaining 307 feet at an average 1.1% grade. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	9.6 mi (15.5 km)
Elevation gain	537 ft (164 m)
Average gain	56 ft per mile (11 m per km)
Longest climb	3.9 mi, 219 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	22.4%
Runnable	96% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	1.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	80%
Mild uphill	7%
Moderate uphill	2%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	5%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about A l'assaut de la Montagne Creuse

How much elevation gain does A l'assaut de la Montagne Creuse have?

A l'assaut de la Montagne Creuse has 537 ft (164 m) of elevation gain over 9.6 miles (15.5 km). That averages 56 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is A l'assaut de la Montagne Creuse?

The difficulty score for A l'assaut de la Montagne Creuse is 1.8 of 100. That is harder than 21.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 96% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on A l'assaut de la Montagne Creuse?

The longest climb on A l'assaut de la Montagne Creuse runs 3.9 miles (6.3 km) and gains 219 ft (67 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 22.4%.