Circuit de Vimarcé

Parc naturel régional Normandie-Maine, Pays de la Loire, France

8.4 miles (13.5 km) · 972 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Circuit de Vimarcé is a 8.4-mile loop route in Parc naturel régional Normandie-Maine, Pays de la Loire, France, gaining 972 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.3 miles gaining 667 feet at an average 2.3% grade. Approximately 89% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.4 mi (13.5 km)
Elevation gain	972 ft (296 m)
Average gain	116 ft per mile (22 m per km)
Longest climb	2.9 mi, 461 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	23.4%
Runnable	89% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 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	36%
Mild uphill	19%
Moderate uphill	3%
Steep uphill	5%
Mild downhill	26%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	2%

Questions about Circuit de Vimarcé

How much elevation gain does Circuit de Vimarcé have?

Circuit de Vimarcé has 972 ft (296 m) of elevation gain over 8.4 miles (13.5 km). That averages 116 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Circuit de Vimarcé?

The difficulty score for Circuit de Vimarcé is 3.9 of 100. That is harder than 36.1% 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 Vimarcé?

The longest climb on Circuit de Vimarcé runs 2.9 miles (4.6 km) and gains 461 ft (141 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 23.4%.