Boucle des Eglantiers

Parc naturel régional Normandie-Maine, Pays de la Loire, France

8.5 miles (13.6 km) · 1,041 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Boucle des Eglantiers is a 8.5-mile loop route in Parc naturel régional Normandie-Maine, Pays de la Loire, France, gaining 1,041 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 2.3 miles gaining 639 feet at an average 4.8% grade. Approximately 82% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.5 mi (13.6 km)
Elevation gain	1,041 ft (317 m)
Average gain	123 ft per mile (23 m per km)
Longest climb	2.3 mi, 590 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	21.8%
Runnable	82% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	5.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	34%
Mild uphill	17%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	7%
Mild downhill	21%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	4%

Questions about Boucle des Eglantiers

How much elevation gain does Boucle des Eglantiers have?

Boucle des Eglantiers has 1,041 ft (317 m) of elevation gain over 8.5 miles (13.6 km). That averages 123 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Boucle des Eglantiers?

The difficulty score for Boucle des Eglantiers is 5.9 of 100. That is harder than 48.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 82% 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 Eglantiers?

The longest climb on Boucle des Eglantiers runs 2.3 miles (3.7 km) and gains 590 ft (180 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 21.8%.