Boucle des Sources

Douzillac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

8.1 miles (13.0 km) · 990 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Boucle des Sources is a 8.1-mile loop route in Douzillac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, gaining 990 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.8 miles gaining 441 feet at an average 2.9% grade. Approximately 84% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.1 mi (13.0 km)
Elevation gain	990 ft (302 m)
Average gain	122 ft per mile (23 m per km)
Longest climb	4.0 mi, 229 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	16.9%
Runnable	84% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	5.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	10%
Mild uphill	32%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	4%
Mild downhill	31%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	3%

Questions about Boucle des Sources

How much elevation gain does Boucle des Sources have?

Boucle des Sources has 990 ft (302 m) of elevation gain over 8.1 miles (13.0 km). That averages 122 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Boucle des Sources?

The difficulty score for Boucle des Sources is 5.2 of 100. That is harder than 44.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 84% 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 Sources?

The longest climb on Boucle des Sources runs 4.0 miles (6.4 km) and gains 229 ft (70 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 16.9%.