Boucle royale

Sourzac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

8.1 miles (13.0 km) · 777 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Boucle royale is a 8.1-mile loop route in Sourzac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, gaining 777 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.3 miles gaining 426 feet at an average 2.2% grade. Approximately 89% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a gradual descent and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.1 mi (13.0 km)
Elevation gain	777 ft (237 m)
Average gain	96 ft per mile (18 m per km)
Longest climb	3.3 mi, 252 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	15.8%
Runnable	89% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	4.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	50%
Mild uphill	16%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	3%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Boucle royale

How much elevation gain does Boucle royale have?

Boucle royale has 777 ft (237 m) of elevation gain over 8.1 miles (13.0 km). That averages 96 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Boucle royale?

The difficulty score for Boucle royale is 4.1 of 100. That is harder than 37.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 89% 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 royale?

The longest climb on Boucle royale runs 3.3 miles (5.2 km) and gains 252 ft (77 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 15.8%.