Circuit de Sonchamp

Parc naturel régional de la Haute Vallée de Chevreuse, Île-de-France, France

10.0 miles (16.2 km) · 702 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Circuit de Sonchamp is a 10.0-mile loop route in Parc naturel régional de la Haute Vallée de Chevreuse, Île-de-France, France, gaining 702 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 1.9 miles gaining 215 feet at an average 1.7% grade. Approximately 92% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	10.0 mi (16.2 km)
Elevation gain	702 ft (214 m)
Average gain	70 ft per mile (13 m per km)
Longest climb	1.9 mi, 169 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	12.3%
Runnable	92% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	2.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	73%
Mild uphill	8%
Moderate uphill	2%
Steep uphill	3%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	3%

Questions about Circuit de Sonchamp

How much elevation gain does Circuit de Sonchamp have?

Circuit de Sonchamp has 702 ft (214 m) of elevation gain over 10.0 miles (16.2 km). That averages 70 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Circuit de Sonchamp?

The difficulty score for Circuit de Sonchamp is 2.6 of 100. That is harder than 27.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 92% 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 Sonchamp?

The longest climb on Circuit de Sonchamp runs 1.9 miles (3.1 km) and gains 169 ft (52 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 12.3%.