Circuit de Martignac

Puy-l'Évêque, Occitanie, France

8.7 miles (14.1 km) · 1,517 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Circuit de Martignac is a 8.7-mile loop route in Puy-l'Évêque, Occitanie, France, gaining 1,517 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.1 miles gaining 819 feet at an average 8.1% grade. About 66% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.7 mi (14.1 km)
Elevation gain	1,517 ft (462 m)
Average gain	174 ft per mile (33 m per km)
Longest climb	5.0 mi, 543 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	31.6%
Runnable	66% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	8.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	12%
Mild uphill	24%
Moderate uphill	14%
Steep uphill	8%
Mild downhill	19%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	13%

Questions about Circuit de Martignac

How much elevation gain does Circuit de Martignac have?

Circuit de Martignac has 1,517 ft (462 m) of elevation gain over 8.7 miles (14.1 km). That averages 174 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Circuit de Martignac?

The difficulty score for Circuit de Martignac is 8.1 of 100. That is harder than 61.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 66% 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 Martignac?

The longest climb on Circuit de Martignac runs 5.0 miles (8.1 km) and gains 543 ft (166 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 31.6%.