Boucle du Souprat

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

9.3 miles (15.0 km) · 966 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Boucle du Souprat is a 9.3-mile loop route in Parc naturel régional Normandie-Maine, Pays de la Loire, France, gaining 966 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.0 miles gaining 503 feet at an average 4.6% grade. Approximately 86% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.3 mi (15.0 km)
Elevation gain	966 ft (294 m)
Average gain	103 ft per mile (20 m per km)
Longest climb	4.9 mi, 668 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	15.3%
Runnable	86% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	4.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	46%
Mild uphill	20%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	3%
Mild downhill	15%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	5%

Questions about Boucle du Souprat

How much elevation gain does Boucle du Souprat have?

Boucle du Souprat has 966 ft (294 m) of elevation gain over 9.3 miles (15.0 km). That averages 103 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Boucle du Souprat?

The difficulty score for Boucle du Souprat is 4.7 of 100. That is harder than 41% of routes at a similar distance. About 86% 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 du Souprat?

The longest climb on Boucle du Souprat runs 4.9 miles (7.9 km) and gains 668 ft (204 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 15.3%.