Circuit bleu

Val-de-la-Hune, Pays de la Loire, France

12.9 miles (20.7 km) · 921 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Circuit bleu is a 12.9-mile loop route in Val-de-la-Hune, Pays de la Loire, France, gaining 921 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 3.6 miles gaining 336 feet at an average 1.4% grade. Approximately 94% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	12.9 mi (20.7 km)
Elevation gain	921 ft (281 m)
Average gain	71 ft per mile (14 m per km)
Longest climb	5.6 mi, 145 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	13.1%
Runnable	94% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 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	66%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	10%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Circuit bleu

How much elevation gain does Circuit bleu have?

Circuit bleu has 921 ft (281 m) of elevation gain over 12.9 miles (20.7 km). That averages 71 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Circuit bleu?

The difficulty score for Circuit bleu is 2.3 of 100. That is harder than 25.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 94% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Circuit bleu?

The longest climb on Circuit bleu runs 5.6 miles (9.1 km) and gains 145 ft (44 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 13.1%.