Circuit de l'Étang de la Magentais

Trans-la-Forêt, Bretagne, France

8.2 miles (13.3 km) · 663 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Circuit de l'Étang de la Magentais is a 8.2-mile loop route in Trans-la-Forêt, Bretagne, France, gaining 663 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 1.3 miles gaining 236 feet at an average 2.4% grade. Approximately 91% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.2 mi (13.3 km)
Elevation gain	663 ft (202 m)
Average gain	81 ft per mile (15 m per km)
Longest climb	1.3 mi, 178 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	12.8%
Runnable	91% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	3.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	60%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Circuit de l'Étang de la Magentais

How much elevation gain does Circuit de l'Étang de la Magentais have?

Circuit de l'Étang de la Magentais has 663 ft (202 m) of elevation gain over 8.2 miles (13.3 km). That averages 81 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Circuit de l'Étang de la Magentais?

The difficulty score for Circuit de l'Étang de la Magentais is 3.4 of 100. That is harder than 32.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 91% 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'Étang de la Magentais?

The longest climb on Circuit de l'Étang de la Magentais runs 1.3 miles (2.0 km) and gains 178 ft (54 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 12.8%.