Circuit des Etangs

Châteaubourg, Bretagne, France

8.9 miles (14.3 km) · 660 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Circuit des Etangs is a 8.9-mile loop route in Châteaubourg, Bretagne, France, gaining 660 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.1 miles gaining 347 feet at an average 0.9% 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	8.9 mi (14.3 km)
Elevation gain	660 ft (201 m)
Average gain	74 ft per mile (14 m per km)
Longest climb	2.9 mi, 206 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	9.7%
Runnable	89% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	3.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	59%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	15%
Moderate downhill	3%
Steep downhill	2%

Questions about Circuit des Etangs

How much elevation gain does Circuit des Etangs have?

Circuit des Etangs has 660 ft (201 m) of elevation gain over 8.9 miles (14.3 km). That averages 74 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Circuit des Etangs?

The difficulty score for Circuit des Etangs is 3.7 of 100. That is harder than 34.2% 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 des Etangs?

The longest climb on Circuit des Etangs runs 2.9 miles (4.6 km) and gains 206 ft (63 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 9.7%.