Circuit des Landes

Les Fougerêts, Bretagne, France

8.5 miles (13.7 km) · 708 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Circuit des Landes is a 8.5-mile loop route in Les Fougerêts, Bretagne, France, gaining 708 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 391 feet at an average 1.3% grade. Approximately 86% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	8.5 mi (13.7 km)
Elevation gain	708 ft (216 m)
Average gain	83 ft per mile (16 m per km)
Longest climb	3.1 mi, 216 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	19.9%
Runnable	86% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	4.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	57%
Mild uphill	7%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	2%
Mild downhill	17%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	3%

Questions about Circuit des Landes

How much elevation gain does Circuit des Landes have?

Circuit des Landes has 708 ft (216 m) of elevation gain over 8.5 miles (13.7 km). That averages 83 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Circuit des Landes?

The difficulty score for Circuit des Landes is 4.3 of 100. That is harder than 38.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 86% 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 Landes?

The longest climb on Circuit des Landes runs 3.1 miles (5.0 km) and gains 216 ft (66 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 19.9%.