Boucle des Ardoisières

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

8.1 miles (13.1 km) · 571 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Boucle des Ardoisières is a 8.1-mile loop route in Javron-les-Chapelles, Pays de la Loire, France, gaining 571 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain covers 3 distinct sections with no major climbs. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.1 mi (13.1 km)
Elevation gain	571 ft (174 m)
Average gain	70 ft per mile (13 m per km)
Longest climb	3.2 mi, 156 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	8.3%
Runnable	95% of the route
Climbs / descents	0 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	2.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	60%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	20%
Moderate downhill	3%

Questions about Boucle des Ardoisières

How much elevation gain does Boucle des Ardoisières have?

Boucle des Ardoisières has 571 ft (174 m) of elevation gain over 8.1 miles (13.1 km). That averages 70 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Boucle des Ardoisières?

The difficulty score for Boucle des Ardoisières is 2.8 of 100. That is harder than 28.4% 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 Boucle des Ardoisières?

The longest climb on Boucle des Ardoisières runs 3.2 miles (5.2 km) and gains 156 ft (48 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 8.3%.