Circuit de l'Abbaye

Touillon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France

18.2 miles (29.2 km) · 1,429 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Circuit de l'Abbaye is a 18.2-mile loop route in Touillon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France, gaining 1,429 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.7 miles gaining 576 feet at an average 1.7% grade. Approximately 89% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	18.2 mi (29.2 km)
Elevation gain	1,429 ft (436 m)
Average gain	79 ft per mile (15 m per km)
Longest climb	5.7 mi, 400 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	17.1%
Runnable	89% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	3.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	69%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	3%
Steep uphill	4%
Mild downhill	6%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	3%

Questions about Circuit de l'Abbaye

How much elevation gain does Circuit de l'Abbaye have?

Circuit de l'Abbaye has 1,429 ft (436 m) of elevation gain over 18.2 miles (29.2 km). That averages 79 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Circuit de l'Abbaye?

The difficulty score for Circuit de l'Abbaye is 3.9 of 100. That is harder than 36% 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 Circuit de l'Abbaye?

The longest climb on Circuit de l'Abbaye runs 5.7 miles (9.2 km) and gains 400 ft (122 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 17.1%.