Au fil des Châteaux

Saint-Pierre-Bénouville, Normandie, France

14.8 miles (23.8 km) · 1,006 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Au fil des Châteaux is a 14.8-mile loop route in Saint-Pierre-Bénouville, Normandie, France, gaining 1,006 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 6.1 miles gaining 538 feet at an average 5.3% grade. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a gradual descent and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	14.8 mi (23.8 km)
Elevation gain	1,006 ft (307 m)
Average gain	68 ft per mile (13 m per km)
Longest climb	10.0 mi, 268 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	18.8%
Runnable	95% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	2.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	27%
Mild uphill	29%
Moderate uphill	2%
Steep uphill	2%
Mild downhill	35%
Moderate downhill	3%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Au fil des Châteaux

How much elevation gain does Au fil des Châteaux have?

Au fil des Châteaux has 1,006 ft (307 m) of elevation gain over 14.8 miles (23.8 km). That averages 68 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Au fil des Châteaux?

The difficulty score for Au fil des Châteaux is 2.3 of 100. That is harder than 25.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 95% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Au fil des Châteaux?

The longest climb on Au fil des Châteaux runs 10.0 miles (16.1 km) and gains 268 ft (82 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 18.8%.