Boucle des Trois Châteaux

Commarin, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France

12.4 miles (19.9 km) · 1,022 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Boucle des Trois Châteaux is a 12.4-mile loop route in Commarin, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France, gaining 1,022 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 1.6 miles gaining 542 feet at an average 6.0% grade. Approximately 87% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	12.4 mi (19.9 km)
Elevation gain	1,022 ft (312 m)
Average gain	83 ft per mile (16 m per km)
Longest climb	1.4 mi, 542 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	22.6%
Runnable	87% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	64%
Mild uphill	6%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	4%
Mild downhill	8%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	2%

Questions about Boucle des Trois Châteaux

How much elevation gain does Boucle des Trois Châteaux have?

Boucle des Trois Châteaux has 1,022 ft (312 m) of elevation gain over 12.4 miles (19.9 km). That averages 83 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Boucle des Trois Châteaux?

The difficulty score for Boucle des Trois Châteaux is 5 of 100. That is harder than 43.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 87% 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 Trois Châteaux?

The longest climb on Boucle des Trois Châteaux runs 1.4 miles (2.2 km) and gains 542 ft (165 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 22.6%.