Boucle des Coteaux Sud

Saint-Léon-sur-l'Isle, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

8.9 miles (14.3 km) · 1,016 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Boucle des Coteaux Sud is a 8.9-mile loop route in Saint-Léon-sur-l'Isle, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, gaining 1,016 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 3.2 miles gaining 510 feet at an average 4.0% 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	8.9 mi (14.3 km)
Elevation gain	1,016 ft (310 m)
Average gain	114 ft per mile (22 m per km)
Longest climb	3.0 mi, 441 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	15.1%
Runnable	80% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	5.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	54%
Mild uphill	8%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	7%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	6%

Questions about Boucle des Coteaux Sud

How much elevation gain does Boucle des Coteaux Sud have?

Boucle des Coteaux Sud has 1,016 ft (310 m) of elevation gain over 8.9 miles (14.3 km). That averages 114 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Boucle des Coteaux Sud?

The difficulty score for Boucle des Coteaux Sud is 5.6 of 100. That is harder than 46.9% 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 des Coteaux Sud?

The longest climb on Boucle des Coteaux Sud runs 3.0 miles (4.9 km) and gains 441 ft (134 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 15.1%.