Balcon sur l'Aron

Bais, Pays de la Loire, France

9.5 miles (15.3 km) · 1,014 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Balcon sur l'Aron is a 9.5-mile loop route in Bais, Pays de la Loire, France, gaining 1,014 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 5.5 miles gaining 782 feet at an average 1.4% grade. Approximately 84% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a gradual descent and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	9.5 mi (15.3 km)
Elevation gain	1,014 ft (309 m)
Average gain	107 ft per mile (20 m per km)
Longest climb	5.5 mi, 407 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	17.6%
Runnable	84% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	5.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	47%
Mild uphill	10%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	4%
Mild downhill	22%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	4%

Questions about Balcon sur l'Aron

How much elevation gain does Balcon sur l'Aron have?

Balcon sur l'Aron has 1,014 ft (309 m) of elevation gain over 9.5 miles (15.3 km). That averages 107 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Balcon sur l'Aron?

The difficulty score for Balcon sur l'Aron is 5.4 of 100. That is harder than 45.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 84% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Balcon sur l'Aron?

The longest climb on Balcon sur l'Aron runs 5.5 miles (8.8 km) and gains 407 ft (124 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 17.6%.