Boucle de Madagascar

Javron-les-Chapelles, Pays de la Loire, France

8.0 miles (12.9 km) · 538 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Boucle de Madagascar is a 8.0-mile loop route in Javron-les-Chapelles, Pays de la Loire, France, gaining 538 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 3.5 miles gaining 331 feet at an average 1.3% grade. Approximately 94% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a gradual descent and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	8.0 mi (12.9 km)
Elevation gain	538 ft (164 m)
Average gain	67 ft per mile (13 m per km)
Longest climb	3.5 mi, 235 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	6.7%
Runnable	94% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	2.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	68%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	2%
Mild downhill	10%
Moderate downhill	4%

Questions about Boucle de Madagascar

How much elevation gain does Boucle de Madagascar have?

Boucle de Madagascar has 538 ft (164 m) of elevation gain over 8.0 miles (12.9 km). That averages 67 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Boucle de Madagascar?

The difficulty score for Boucle de Madagascar is 2.9 of 100. That is harder than 29.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 94% 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 de Madagascar?

The longest climb on Boucle de Madagascar runs 3.5 miles (5.7 km) and gains 235 ft (72 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 6.7%.