Chemin des Châteaux

Montoire-sur-le-Loir, Centre-Val de Loire, France

10.9 miles (17.5 km) · 645 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Chemin des Châteaux is a 10.9-mile loop route in Montoire-sur-le-Loir, Centre-Val de Loire, France, gaining 645 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 1.7 miles gaining 320 feet at an average 2.9% grade. Approximately 93% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	10.9 mi (17.5 km)
Elevation gain	645 ft (197 m)
Average gain	59 ft per mile (11 m per km)
Longest climb	2.8 mi, 150 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	11%
Runnable	93% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	2.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	50%
Mild uphill	25%
Moderate uphill	2%
Steep uphill	2%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	3%

Questions about Chemin des Châteaux

How much elevation gain does Chemin des Châteaux have?

Chemin des Châteaux has 645 ft (197 m) of elevation gain over 10.9 miles (17.5 km). That averages 59 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Chemin des Châteaux?

The difficulty score for Chemin des Châteaux is 2.3 of 100. That is harder than 25.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 93% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Chemin des Châteaux?

The longest climb on Chemin des Châteaux runs 2.8 miles (4.5 km) and gains 150 ft (46 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 11%.