Boucle 88

Claveyson, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

12.8 miles (20.5 km) · 1,751 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Boucle 88 is a 12.8-mile loop route in Claveyson, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, gaining 1,751 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.2 miles gaining 860 feet at an average 4.2% grade. Approximately 80% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	12.8 mi (20.5 km)
Elevation gain	1,751 ft (534 m)
Average gain	137 ft per mile (26 m per km)
Longest climb	4.2 mi, 528 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	17.8%
Runnable	80% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	5.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	14%
Mild uphill	32%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	6%
Mild downhill	20%
Moderate downhill	15%
Steep downhill	7%

Questions about Boucle 88

How much elevation gain does Boucle 88 have?

Boucle 88 has 1,751 ft (534 m) of elevation gain over 12.8 miles (20.5 km). That averages 137 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Boucle 88?

The difficulty score for Boucle 88 is 5.9 of 100. That is harder than 49% of routes at a similar distance. About 80% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Boucle 88?

The longest climb on Boucle 88 runs 4.2 miles (6.8 km) and gains 528 ft (161 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 17.8%.